Single sized carbon credit

slang · 12-14-2007, 02:54 PM

As we all now know the earth is warming due to the discharge of CO2 into the atmosphere and that will eventually kill the entire world and then we'll be...well, fuct.

In an effort to aknowledge the importance of regulating and measuring one's own emissions I'm going to offer my total lack of driving a vehicle and eating beef while here in the Philippines as a credit for sale.

In the US my driving average is around 150 miles a week. That's 150 miles a week worth of bad, nasty pollution that normally did go into the air, that no longer does now that I'm here without a car. My beef consumption in the US is also included because we all know that cows flatulence is also a major contributor to the problem.

If you happen to be one of those people that are on board with the notion that we should be driving less and reducing our emissions, yet you don't want to give up your SUV and or other earth killing activities, I'm here to ease your guilt.

It's been difficult for me to put a price on this credit for the lack of real market for them but with a bit of calculation a figure has come to mind.

For the amazingly low investment of $200, you can claim my portion of emissions for yourself. The term is for 6 months plus, my stay here in Manila. It's true that I do use some forms of transport that are polluting but it's surely much more efficient than one person running one car alone without carpooling AND it's in another continent.

Yes, I know this is a very affordable credit but it's something that I would like to offer to not only the thinking people of the cellar but also to the earth.

There will be a certificate of authenticity or sincerity issued with the payment of the credit.

classicman · 12-14-2007, 03:01 PM

I'm in. Where do I send my payment?

slang · 12-14-2007, 03:03 PM

Where are you? What city?

tw · 12-14-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slang

It's been difficult for me to put a price on this credit for the lack of real market for them ...

which is a discussion in a recent issue of Scientific American. It asks some damning questions such as is it a free market when government issues and controls the amount of a commodity?

Sundae · 12-14-2007, 03:20 PM

Oh can I jump on your bandwagon too please Slang?
I share a small house and do not drive a car - always walk or use public transport. I haven't been on an aeroplane since 2004. I recycle everything possible and put on a jumper rather than turn the heating up. We have no air conditioning.

Owing to the poor exchange rate currently I will have to charge more up front, but will still technically undercut Slang by offering 12 months at $300.

slang · 12-14-2007, 03:33 PM

A very affordable credit as well but......do you eat beef? Cows are a big problem in the world's air supply.

Not to be taken lightly though as we may be able to make this thread the ebay of single sized carbon credits.

Undertoad · 12-14-2007, 03:31 PM

I'm afraid I have the rest of you pikers beat. Whilst doing nothing more than sitting on my ass in front of a glass tube, I created a community whereby hundreds of people could enjoy each others' company without having to take many global, international flights.

The good news is that with each donation to the Tip Mug you get a return of 10 carbon credits on the dollar (20 on the Pound, 11 on the C$, 12 on Euro).

In near future I will be describing my new Carbon Pyramid, in which you can get carbon credits by creating and selling your own carbon credits and passing part of the profits back up the pyramid. There are no sales involved, all you have to do is talk to your friends and family about something they're already interested in... carbon credits! You can make as many carbon credits as you're motivated to make! Many people make over $100,000 a year! I know somebody who makes $250,000 a year and takes a month off at a time! Similar people are involved in my C.P.! So Ask Me About My Plan To Save The World!

lookout123 · 12-14-2007, 03:34 PM

that's freaking brilliant.

the amazing thing is that if you put a large decal on your truck window and stick signs on light posts advertising that you would make a serious profit. (prophet?) why? cuz we're 'merakins.

slang · 12-14-2007, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookout123

.....the amazing thing is that if you put a large decal on your truck window

That would be a problem as my credit dictates that I don't have a car on this continent.

If you believe that we can make some seriously big easy pesos though, let's get working on it!

And, yes, I am serious. My credit is for sale.

Toad! How can we pyramid this?

spudcon · 12-25-2007, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

I'm afraid I have the rest of you pikers beat. Whilst doing nothing more than sitting on my ass in front of a glass tube, I created a community whereby hundreds of people could enjoy each others' company without having to take many global, international flights.

The good news is that with each donation to the Tip Mug you get a return of 10 carbon credits on the dollar (20 on the Pound, 11 on the C$, 12 on Euro).

In near future I will be describing my new Carbon Pyramid, in which you can get carbon credits by creating and selling your own carbon credits and passing part of the profits back up the pyramid. There are no sales involved, all you have to do is talk to your friends and family about something they're already interested in... carbon credits! You can make as many carbon credits as you're motivated to make! Many people make over $100,000 a year! I know somebody who makes $250,000 a year and takes a month off at a time! Similar people are involved in my C.P.! So Ask Me About My Plan To Save The World!

I know someone who's making millions off carbon credits. He's even won the Nobel Prize and an Academy Award!

Al Gore smoking · 12-25-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudcon

I know someone who's making millions off carbon credits. He's even won the Nobel Prize and an Academy Award!

That's right, I'm a rockstar over carbon. And I'm richer because of it too.

Things could not possibly get better.

And for anyone that thinks that Bill is all that much smarter than I am....take another look.

Sundae · 12-14-2007, 03:49 PM

I had some beef jerky the other day.
I am willing to take 50% payment in jerky if that helps.

slang · 12-14-2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I had some beef jerky the other day.
I am willing to take 50% payment in jerky if that helps.

You are reducing the value of your credit SG!

Cicero · 12-14-2007, 03:55 PM

lol!!! Yes- you are in a country full of environmentalists!!! LOL!!!

slang · 12-14-2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cicero

lol!!! Yes- you are in a country full of environmentalists!!! LOL!!!

Yes, but do they want to buy credits? That's the real question.

12-14-2007, 02:54 PM	#1
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Single sized carbon credit As we all now know the earth is warming due to the discharge of CO2 into the atmosphere and that will eventually kill the entire world and then we'll be...well, fuct. In an effort to aknowledge the importance of regulating and measuring one's own emissions I'm going to offer my total lack of driving a vehicle and eating beef while here in the Philippines as a credit for sale. In the US my driving average is around 150 miles a week. That's 150 miles a week worth of bad, nasty pollution that normally did go into the air, that no longer does now that I'm here without a car. My beef consumption in the US is also included because we all know that cows flatulence is also a major contributor to the problem. If you happen to be one of those people that are on board with the notion that we should be driving less and reducing our emissions, yet you don't want to give up your SUV and or other earth killing activities, I'm here to ease your guilt. It's been difficult for me to put a price on this credit for the lack of real market for them but with a bit of calculation a figure has come to mind. For the amazingly low investment of $200, you can claim my portion of emissions for yourself. The term is for 6 months plus, my stay here in Manila. It's true that I do use some forms of transport that are polluting but it's surely much more efficient than one person running one car alone without carpooling AND it's in another continent. Yes, I know this is a very affordable credit but it's something that I would like to offer to not only the thinking people of the cellar but also to the earth. There will be a certificate of authenticity or sincerity issued with the payment of the credit. Last edited by slang; 12-14-2007 at 03:21 PM. Reason: slight re-wording

12-14-2007, 03:01 PM	#2
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	I'm in. Where do I send my payment? __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

12-14-2007, 03:20 PM	#5
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Oh can I jump on your bandwagon too please Slang? I share a small house and do not drive a car - always walk or use public transport. I haven't been on an aeroplane since 2004. I recycle everything possible and put on a jumper rather than turn the heating up. We have no air conditioning. Owing to the poor exchange rate currently I will have to charge more up front, but will still technically undercut Slang by offering 12 months at $300. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-14-2007, 03:34 PM	#8
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	that's freaking brilliant. the amazing thing is that if you put a large decal on your truck window and stick signs on light posts advertising that you would make a serious profit. (prophet?) why? cuz we're 'merakins. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

12-14-2007, 03:49 PM	#12
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I had some beef jerky the other day. I am willing to take 50% payment in jerky if that helps. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

12-14-2007, 03:03 PM	#3
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	Where are you? What city?

12-14-2007, 03:33 PM	#6
slang St Petersburg, Florida Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 3,423	A very affordable credit as well but......do you eat beef? Cows are a big problem in the world's air supply. Not to be taken lightly though as we may be able to make this thread the ebay of single sized carbon credits.

12-14-2007, 03:31 PM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I'm afraid I have the rest of you pikers beat. Whilst doing nothing more than sitting on my ass in front of a glass tube, I created a community whereby hundreds of people could enjoy each others' company without having to take many global, international flights. The good news is that with each donation to the Tip Mug you get a return of 10 carbon credits on the dollar (20 on the Pound, 11 on the C$, 12 on Euro). In near future I will be describing my new Carbon Pyramid, in which you can get carbon credits by creating and selling your own carbon credits and passing part of the profits back up the pyramid. There are no sales involved, all you have to do is talk to your friends and family about something they're already interested in... carbon credits! You can make as many carbon credits as you're motivated to make! Many people make over $100,000 a year! I know somebody who makes $250,000 a year and takes a month off at a time! Similar people are involved in my C.P.! So Ask Me About My Plan To Save The World!

12-14-2007, 03:55 PM	#14
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	lol!!! Yes- you are in a country full of environmentalists!!! LOL!!! __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

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