Climate change is an undeniable fact. We feel it as we’re hit with extreme storm systems, a warming planet, melting icebergs, and rising tides. The fact is, humans have caused this global change and now we must all do our part to shift gears and find a solution. One way that Mountain Rose Herbs takes responsibility for the carbon dioxide emissions released in production of our organic herbs, spices and tea blends, and botanical products is through our partnership with Carbonfund.org, who’s motto is “reduce what you can, offset what you can’t.”
In 2012, our estimated carbon emissions amounted to 254 metric tons.
What we did to REDUCE:
- All light fixtures upgraded to low-impact fluorescents
- Cargo and delivery vehicles run on used vegetable oil based bio-diesel
- E-Star rated appliances, electronics and heating and cooling units
- Enrolled in EWEB Greenpower Program to support wind and solar energy sources
How we OFFSET with Carbonfund.org:
- Renewable Energy and Methane Projects
- Energy Efficiency Research and Carbon Credits
- Reforestation and Forest Preservation Projects
To find out more about Mountain Rose Herbs' commitment to reducing carbon emissions or to learn how you can reduce your impact, visit: Carbonfund.org
Topics: Sustainability
Alyssa leads Mountain Rose Herbs’ talented HR team as HR Director. She has more than 20 years of experience in both leadership and support roles in sustainability and people operations. Fostering positive company culture through authentic connections and employee engagement programs gives Alyssa a sense of pride in the workplace. Growing up in an income-sharing, egalitarian community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, she’s a farm girl at heart. She received her bachelor's degree in Environmental Sociology and is always looking to expand her HR knowledge and skillset. In her off time, she enjoys gardening, reading, cooking spicy foods, and hiking with her husband, kiddos, and brindle pup named Kiwi.
Climate change is an undeniable fact. We feel it as we’re hit with extreme storm systems, a warming planet, melting icebergs, and rising tides. The fact is, humans have caused this global change and now we must all do our part to shift gears and find a solution. One way that Mountain Rose Herbs takes responsibility for the carbon dioxide emissions released in production of our organic herbs, spices and tea blends, and botanical products is through our partnership with Carbonfund.org, who’s motto is “reduce what you can, offset what you can’t.”
In 2012, our estimated carbon emissions amounted to 254 metric tons.
What we did to REDUCE:
- All light fixtures upgraded to low-impact fluorescents
- Cargo and delivery vehicles run on used vegetable oil based bio-diesel
- E-Star rated appliances, electronics and heating and cooling units
- Enrolled in EWEB Greenpower Program to support wind and solar energy sources
How we OFFSET with Carbonfund.org:
- Renewable Energy and Methane Projects
- Energy Efficiency Research and Carbon Credits
- Reforestation and Forest Preservation Projects
To find out more about Mountain Rose Herbs' commitment to reducing carbon emissions or to learn how you can reduce your impact, visit: Carbonfund.org
Topics: Sustainability
Alyssa leads Mountain Rose Herbs’ talented HR team as HR Director. She has more than 20 years of experience in both leadership and support roles in sustainability and people operations. Fostering positive company culture through authentic connections and employee engagement programs gives Alyssa a sense of pride in the workplace. Growing up in an income-sharing, egalitarian community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, she’s a farm girl at heart. She received her bachelor's degree in Environmental Sociology and is always looking to expand her HR knowledge and skillset. In her off time, she enjoys gardening, reading, cooking spicy foods, and hiking with her husband, kiddos, and brindle pup named Kiwi.
