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["Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflj@bellsouth.net>]

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Subject: Re: [SANET-MG] Carbon Credits for Compost?!
Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:30:47 -0800
From: Jan Steinman <Jan@BYTESMITHS.COM>
Reply-To: Sustainable Agriculture Network Discussion Group              <SANET-MG@LISTS.IFAS.UFL.EDU>, Jan Steinman 
<Jan@BYTESMITHS.COM>
To: SANET-MG@LISTS.IFAS.UFL.EDU
References: <00f501ca5e3e$18228820$48679860$@oshins@compostingcouncil.org> 
<COL101-W17DED242E0127F2B424EF5B2B00@phx.gbl>

Let's stop waiting for the government. Just do it!

Here on Salt Spring Island, a local, Permaculture-based sustainable
forester (Seven Ravens Farm), has printed his own carbon-offset
certificates, and one hangs proudly in the foyer of our local float-
plane airline, Salt Spring Air.

I don't know the details of the deal, but I have talked with Michael
Nicols, the sustainable forester, and he confirmed that this was a
private deal, not part of some "gubbamint" program.

This can happen in small communities that have a lot of trust. Michael
has an excellent reputation on our island of 9,500 people, and so does
Salt Spring Air. I can see that this won't work between MegaCorp and
some third-world peasant. But it is something small carbon sinks
should consider doing.

If the people lead, the government will follow.

On 5 Nov 09, at 11:49, Pegi Ficken wrote:

> And grazing?
>
> Pegi
>
> > Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:33:30 -0800
> > From: cary.oshins@COMPOSTINGCOUNCIL.ORG
> > Subject: [SANET-MG] Carbon Credits for Compost?!
> > To: SANET-MG@LISTS.IFAS.UFL.EDU
> >
> > Whether or not you agree with cap-and-trade for reducing carbon  
> > emissions,
> > IF there is going to be cap and trade, we need to make sure that  
> > composting
> > and anaerobic digestion are recognized for their value in reducing
> > greenhouse gases (mostly by avoiding methane emissions).
> >
> > The House bill omitted composting and AD, and we are working hard  
> > to assure
> > that the same thing does not happen with the Senate version. Please  
> > take a
> > minute to read and sign this petition to help us win carbon credits  
> > for
> > composting and anaerobic digestion.
> >
> >
> >
> > http://www.petitiononline.com/uscc2009/petition.html
> >
> >
> >
> > Some additional info on composting and climate change can be found  
> > on our
> > website: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/education/resources.php
> >
> >
> >
> > Please forward this message as you see fit. I'd like to see 1000  
> > names on
> > this petition.
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Cary
> >
> > It's your turn.Compost
> >
> >
> >
> > ____________________________________
> > Cary Oshins | Assistant Director for Programs
> > US Composting Council | 1 Comac Loop, Suite 14B1 | Ronkonkoma, NY  
> > 11779
> > phone: 631-737-4931 | cell: 484-547-1521 | fax: 631-737-4939 |
> > <mailto:stu.buckner@compostingcouncil.org> cary.oshins@compostingcouncil.org
> >
> >
> > Join us at the US Composting Council's 18th Annual Conference &  
> > Trade Show,
> > January 24-27, 2010 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando, FL
> > The Largest Conference & Exhibition in North America for the  
> > Composting,
> > Wood Waste & Organics Recycling Industry
> > The Most Comprehensive Program of Training Courses, Educational &  
> > Technical
> > Sessions, and Facility Tours & "Live" Equipment Demonstrations.  
> > Register at
> > <http://www.compostingcouncil.org> www.compostingcouncil.org
> >
> >
> > Help support your industry. Become a member today!!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
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