AFTER (Travel Profits are used to Help the Planet):
New Technology, Less Pollution,
Energy Efficiency,
Slow Global Warming
Program Summary:..Lowest Prices + Slow Global Warming… at no extra cost
GreenPleasures is a unique online travel system that allows anyone to go anywhere “green”, at no additional cost. Travelers get competitive pricing & selection from the largest travel booking engines for airlines, hotels, cruises and other last-minute deals. In addition, proceeds (from commissions you are currently paying to a travel agent/online travel company) are re-invested into programs that reduce global warming, (carbon emission offsets, methane recovery, etc.).
Eric Woodroof, Ph.D., states, “If normal travel can become more environmentally-friendly (at no additional cost), more people will participate and they can have a healthy impact on the planet.” Companies can improve their “green image” and get a competitive edge. See "For Businesses" for info.
Q: Why should I use this program?
You will feel good... because you will be helping to slow global warming, without any extra effort or cost.
Go where you want,
Go when you want,
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Q: Why should I travel "Green"?
The Problem: Carbon emissions are generated at an accelerated rate when people travel. As referenced by the Environmental Protection Agency, these emissions are "greenhouse gases" and contribute to Global Warming. Learn more about what you can do at GreenEnergyTV.
Our Solution: After your purchase via this site, GreenPleasures gets the proceeds (funds that would normally would go to a travel agency/marketer) and invests in certified programs that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The bottom line: We are reducing the net global greenhouse gases, and slowing global warming.
Quarterly statements are e-mailed to our clients showing the progress:
GreenPleasures Results
Year
Total Travel Commission Profits (US $)
Carbon Credits Purchased (lbs of CO2)
Equivalent Acres of Pine Trees (storing carbon for 1 year)
Q: What Environmental Preservation Programs does GreenPleasures support?
Q: What is "emission reduction technology" and how does it work?
When GreenPleasures purchases verified carbon emissions credits, the money supports projects that have been implemented on livestock farms that reduce the methane (a greenhouse gas 21 times more potent than carbon dioxide as far as global warming is concerned) normally emitted from the animal waste. These projects cost hundreds of thousands of dollars to implement. In order to make these projects sustainable, farmers rely on the revenue they gain from carbon credit programs.
The projects also allow farmers to create their own renewable energy for use on the farm. For example, in the picture above, methane is recaptured off the land. The captured methane is converted to energy for use on the farm. The farmer substitutes that energy for power purchased from traditional sources. That is an example of how emissions-recovery and reuse is good for the environment.
Q: What is GreenPleasures.org ?
GreenPleasures is an organization, funded by private donations and revenue from commissions earned via partner travel sites. Proceeds are re-invested into validated emissions reductions programs, such as carbon credits, offsets and methane recovery. GreenPleasures purchases only certified environmental programs such as DrivingGreen.com, GreenTags.com and others. GreenPleasures only purchases carbon credits from suppliers that can provide verification numbers to ensure the credits are valid and actually do result in less greenhouse gas emissions.
GreenPleasures was founded by Eric A. Woodroof, Ph.D., to provide an easy, no cost way for ANYONE to help Slow Global Warming. Read more about Dr. Woodroof here.
Q: How do travelers get the lowest prices?
GreenPleasures uses one of the largest travel search engines (booking engines) to get the lowest pricing available...guaranteed. The price could be the same as using other online booking engines, however when purchasing via GreenPleasures, you are automatically helping to slow global warming. Proceeds from each transaction are sent from our travel partner to GreenPleasures.org which uses the revenue to purchase validated carbon credits to offset your trip.
