Offsetting is not a substitute for reducing our carbon footprint; it is merely a last resort to compensate for emissions we cannot avoid. A carbon offset must result in a reduction of CO2 emissions that would not have occurred otherwise.
With one click, you can reduce your carbon footprint from online purchases with EcoCart. A portion of your purchase will be donated to one of their many environmental projects to offset the carbon footprint of your purchase. By providing clean drinking water to drought-stricken communities, funding wind farms, and cleaning up the oceans, EcoCart has offset 25,870,932 pounds of carbon and saved 848,214 trees.
Shop app users can select ShopPay at checkout, which can be used quickly and securely, storing their shipping preferences and information for convenience. Using Shop, you can even see your individual carbon offsets and eco-footprint directly in the app. To date, Shop's projects have protected more than 11 million trees in the Peruvian rainforest to offset more than 10,000 tons of carbon emissions!
Regardless of how eco-friendly, ethical, low-impact, or zero waste the product you purchase is, shipping your order has an impact on the environment.
It is easy to get used to the convenience of rushed or express shipping. Due to the fact that we expect to receive our items in one to two days, companies must dispatch trucks that aren't fully loaded more frequently, which consumes additional fuel and contributes to climate change.
By 2050, it is estimated 17% of all global carbon emissions will come from the shipping industry. As of now, trucks contribute 161.8 grams of CO2 per ton-mile, whereas airplanes contribute 500 grams per metric ton.
Ground shipping does have a small environmental impact but is considered to be one of the more eco-friendly methods due to fewer routes and fewer emissions.
Even though it may take longer, you'll still receive your order within a week, plus it'll help the planet as it has been proven that sustainable shipping can reduce carbon emissions by up to 60%, as per KPMG's Sustainability Services division.
After your order leaves our plant, our commitment to sustainability continues:
- Our third-party logistics provider processes orders, stores items, and makes purchases only with green energy. All deliveries are made using the most fuel-efficient routes.
- All of our orders include free ground shipping to help offset carbon emissions. Although we have expedited checkout options available, we hope you will choose carbon-neutral checkout if you need your order sooner.
- Utilizing our Roundabout Recycling Program
Please allow 2 business days for non-customized orders to be processed and shipped. For customized orders, please allow 3 to 5 business days for processing.
