Carbon offsetting programmes are
growing in popularity but eco-warriors should do some research to
prevent their own greens from going to waste. Mak Ying Kwan examines the key problems behind such schemes.
Qantas and Jetstar’s carbon offset programme kicked off with the
offsetting of about 40,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases of almost 950
flights carrying more than 100,000 passengers on September 19, 2007.