Carbon offsets for students studying abroad

Eco-conscious travel students also get an eco-friendly "departure package", including reusable "must haves" when traveling the world – reusable, recyclable bags and water bottles.

"GlobaLinks is pleased to make a contribution to the Colorado Carbon Fund for each student evaluation form received," said Cynthia Banks, GlobaLinks Executive Director. "To date, we’ve donated $634 and are pleased to help support innovative new clean-energy projects in our home state."

Offsetting kept local makes good sense

International air travel by study-abroad students has a huge impact on the environment. One ton of carbon dioxide is released when you travel 5000 miles in an airplane – that’s 5% of the average American’s impact for the entire year in just one round trip flight from NYC to LA. By purchasing carbon offsets, students help to fund a project that reduces the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

All of the clean energy offsetting projects sponsored by GlobaLinks will be developed in Colorado, making the company’s partnership with the Colorado Carbon Fund a no-brainer. The projects will be monitored and audited by a third-party – Climate Trust, based out of Portland, Oregon

Clean energy projects included in the partnership will include methane capture at farms or solar water heating for recreation centers.

"Young people are engaged with the risks associated with global warming, and this partnership with GlobaLinks gives them yet another tool to help address greenhouse gas emissions, particularly the significant emissions tied to air travel," said Tom Plant, director of the GEO.

Education for good across the world

With almost 20 years of experience, GlobaLinks , the parent company of AustraLearn, AsiaLearn, and EuroLearn, offers educational programs for university/college students across the globe. The company provides comprehensive services to prepare students for a successful abroad experience, including cultural as well as environmental stewardship training, with semester and year abroad, summer, internships for academic credit, and degree programs in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Asia, and Europe.