Have you considered your environmental footprint? We’d love you to tell your friends, family and workmates about World Forest 2000 and encourage them to join you in creating a sustainable future. Our not-for-profit organisation provides a simple way to help offset your carbon footprint and reduce your impact on the environment. Your tree plantings (which we plant on your behalf), will help to create a larger forest, and as they grow will absorb the greenhouse gases that your travel and energy output produces in one year.

Did you know that planting a common variety of eucalyptus tree equates to an estimated 2.25 tonnes of carbon offset emissions per tree! That means that World Forest 2000 has proactively contributed to sequestering carbon to an estimated 90, 000 tonnes to date (having planted 40,000 trees since 2000).* To give you an approximate idea of the C0² emissions we emit, here are a few basic life examples that may raise eyebrows:

1. an average Australian car produces 4.5 tonnes of C0² per year;
2. the energy used in a typical household generates about 4 tonnes of  CO² per year;
3. for the rural air commuter of NSW, a way one flight from Sydney to Armidale = 0.069 tonnes of C0² emissions;
4. for the city air commuter, a way one flight from Sydney to Melbourne = 0.107 tonnes of C0² emissions;
5. for the international air commuter, a one way Sydney to Singapore to London = 2.097 tonnes of C0² emissions.
Air travel produces the largest amount of greenhouse gas emissions per passenger per kilometer, closely followed by singe occupant car use.

* There is a lot of debate over how much CO² is captured by trees and the science is still developing to accurately determine the extent of the benefits. World Forest 2000 website’s long term aim is to include a carbon accounting calculator (we are trying to source the most user friendly one). We believe this will raise greater awareness to C0² users for them to identify their environmental weaknesses so they can then act proactively in reversing them. Stay tuned.

We are offering 3 specials for the months of July and August:

For all Banalasta skin care purchases of $50 and over you will receive 1 new World Forest tree planting. As a suggestion, we have worked out the ideal product pack for you in consideration of the harsh winter elements that affect your skin. Let Banalasta’s rich and nourishing Natural Hydrating Night Cream assist while you slumber so that the important renewal of skin – that has been damaged by air conditioning, wind and cold weather – can be achieved. For a relaxing and soothing winter bath soak to keep the chills at bay, try Banalasta’s Lavender Body Wash, for those who are suffering from congested colds, Banalasta’s Chest Rub and organic Eucalyptus Oil are effective home therapeutic remedies that are guaranteed to work effectively. Such a great pack for only $50.35!

Blickling Estate is offering a further 15% carton discount on 2006 Sauvignon Blanc and 2005 Pinot Noir.

The first 10 customers to place a World Forest tree order will also receive 1 additional new tree planting (plaques additional).