Re: [Paddlewise] CO2 - lets have real information or close discussion

In a message dated 7/7/2007 1:49:24 AM Pacific Daylight Time,  
rebyl_kayak_at_energysustained.com writes:

Have to  say that I'm in despair of ever getting my question answered.

All I  wanted to know was how much it costs to build a kayak when you take 
out the  very important and worthwhile costs of labour and profit. That way I 
reckon I  can estimate my green house offset and pay it because I want to not 
because I  think anyone else should.

My best estimate is that the non labour non  profit cost is about Aus$1,000 
on a commercial fiber glass or plastic kayak  and the consequent carbon offset 
would cost $88 at current market  prices.

It would have been nice to get a closer figure but thats the  best I can 
manage given the lack of any real information.

I truly think  the discussion should be closed unless anyone has actual 
information on  costs


>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
Peter,
 
with all due respect, but you can't be serious, can you? Is the Carbon  
Offset Super Hero that you pay these so called "offsets" going to swoop out of  the 
sky and say:
 
"Ah ha, I'm Carbon Offsets Man! I've come all the way from Nashville,  
Tennesee to wage war with you, evil Carbon man!"
 
Build your kayak in peace. The war that required you, with your unique  
talents and spirit can't be fought with some bum you paid to be there instead.  
Another sinner cannot be given a new shopping cart because you paid the Bishop  
for absolution. Build your kayak in peace and don't let these slicksters sell  
you "offsets" so you can give them money to make you feel less guilty. That is 
a  medicine wagon show if I've ever seen one.
 
Cheers,
 
Rob G



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