fake carbon credit
December 9, 2008 12:18 PM Subscribe
Fake, jokey carbon credits?
My new husband has had a running joke with my rather conservative family (his inlaws) that once he is "part of the family" he's going to inflict his liberal ideals on them and buy everyone carbon credits for Christmas (which he equates as sort of a 21st century lump of coal). We would love to do this for our first familial Christmas, but economics dictate otherwise. We are still in the brainstorming phase to find stocking stuffers that perpetuate this theme. Can anyone help us think of any gag gifts in this vein? We're open to making stuff but we think it's just cheesy to print out fake certificates. Anyone more creative than we are?
My new husband has had a running joke with my rather conservative family (his inlaws) that once he is "part of the family" he's going to inflict his liberal ideals on them and buy everyone carbon credits for Christmas (which he equates as sort of a 21st century lump of coal). We would love to do this for our first familial Christmas, but economics dictate otherwise. We are still in the brainstorming phase to find stocking stuffers that perpetuate this theme. Can anyone help us think of any gag gifts in this vein? We're open to making stuff but we think it's just cheesy to print out fake certificates. Anyone more creative than we are?
Having a hard time thinking of a gag gift, but maybe Roy Zimmerman could help inspire you.... or just a CD of his, ha. I'm thinking something inspired by this... maybe some vintage "save the whales" paraphernalia, or a knee brace with a note that it's good for jerky knees... soy chai latte mix/ gift certificates to starbucks/?
Ooh- or maybe leftover McCain campaign bumper stickers, with a "sale price" sticker you guys could create --"SALE!! Now 99% off"
Something about the bailout? Anyway. Sounds like fun, enjoy!
posted by potatopeople at 2:19 PM on December 9, 2008
Ooh- or maybe leftover McCain campaign bumper stickers, with a "sale price" sticker you guys could create --"SALE!! Now 99% off"
Something about the bailout? Anyway. Sounds like fun, enjoy!
posted by potatopeople at 2:19 PM on December 9, 2008
TerraPass claims that their offsets cost $5.95 per ton. That's cheap, even in a down economy. They also have some things that your in-laws might find humorous. Climate change chocolate would be perfect (chocolate with a daily dose of carbon offsets) for only $4.95
I like the real lump of coal idea and I like the acorn idea.
If they have a large enough yard, how about a tree to sequester carbon?
posted by GarageWine at 4:47 PM on December 9, 2008
I like the real lump of coal idea and I like the acorn idea.
If they have a large enough yard, how about a tree to sequester carbon?
posted by GarageWine at 4:47 PM on December 9, 2008
My friends claim to have made themselves carbon neutral for a year for $7.95. So, ditto on the real stuff.
Also, you could get them some ferns. Tell them to bury them under thousands of tons of rock when they're done: it's an investment they'll be happy to have in the future (if they live several million years to reap the rewards).
posted by salvia at 9:15 PM on December 9, 2008 [1 favorite]
Also, you could get them some ferns. Tell them to bury them under thousands of tons of rock when they're done: it's an investment they'll be happy to have in the future (if they live several million years to reap the rewards).
posted by salvia at 9:15 PM on December 9, 2008 [1 favorite]
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posted by ALongDecember at 12:27 PM on December 9, 2008