Carbon Offsetting in Israel

When we travel, eat food grown with petroleum-based fertilizers, or even turn on the lights we are emitting carbon into the atmosphere and contributing to global warming. Now, there are many ways you can offset the carbon from your bar or bat mitzvah. For example, you can plant trees in the United States, invest in renewable energy projects, or give guests Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs.

For Israel- focused offsetting, the Heschel Center for Environmental Learning and Leadership sponsors the Good Energy Initiative. The Good Energy Initiative has a diverse project portfolio. They work on everything from subsidizing solar energy and CFL light bulbs for low income families to reducing waste with recycling and biodiesel programs. They even offer a bar mitzvah carbon calculator to help you assess the environmental impact of your event. Check it out!