voluntary carbon offsetting
Voluntary carbon offsetting refers to the practice of individuals, organizations, or companies taking responsibility for their carbon emissions by investing in environmental projects that reduce or remove an equivalent amount of greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. It is a voluntary undertaking to mitigate one's own environmental impact and contribute to sustainable development.
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