> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.plantoids.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.plantoids.io/plantoids/going-carbon-negative.md). # Going Carbon Negative Sourcing high-quality carbon credits that deliver on their promised impact is a non-trivial concern. We've invested numerous hours in researching the best places to purchase carbon credits and the best types of projects to support \[1]. With proper discretion, we can utilize carbon credits to facilitate the offsetting of literal **tons** of carbon dioxide. {% hint style="info" %} **A significant percentage of revenue will be allocated to keep our promise to remove 1000x as much CO₂ as an average houseplant and our goal of removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere or preventing additional emissions.** {% endhint %} ## Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) vs Carbon Credits We considered two different strategies to fulfil our carbon capture promise, Direct Air Carbon Capture (DACC) and Carbon credits. DACC services, like those provided by [Climeworks](https://climeworks.com/), directly remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by blowing ambient air over specially designed filters which separate CO₂ from other gasses \[2]. While DACC is the most expensive method of CO₂ removal, at $1000 per ton, it is the most direct method. Carbon credits are certificates representing the right for companies to emit carbon dioxide while remaining compliant with regulations. Credits can be bought from governments or other companies on certain exchanges. **By purchasing carbon credits, we would be purchasing the right to emit a mass of carbon dioxide. Since Plantoids would never consume those credits, we would remove them from the limited available pool of credits**, effectively preventing other companies from emitting greenhouse gasses in the future. By combining these two vehicles of change, we will be able to both make a large impact over time while providing the satisfaction of making an immediate difference and contributing to the development of an integral technology. {% embed url="" %} ## How much do Plantoids capture? **Each Plantoid removes 310 grams of carbon dioxide each day**. **That's equivalent to:** * Charging a smartphone 38 times * Driving a tesla model 3 2.6 km * 1.3 loads of laundry * 8.6 hours of streaming movies * 11 days of tree growth We based our decision for how much carbon dioxide a Plantoid would capture based on the daily mass of carbon, 0.085g, collected by the average plant used in the study carried out by [Pennisi](https://greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Project-Carbon-HortScience-474.pdf). This plant was the largest accumulator of carbon, by a significant margin, out of all 18 specimens studied. The conversion from mass of carbon to mass of carbon dioxide is as follows: ![](/files/RiX5EzvCHk0yrHSUuPPi) \[1] \ [ https://www.cis.upenn.edu/\~bcpierce/papers/carbon-offsets.pdf](https://www.cis.upenn.edu/~bcpierce/papers/carbon-offsets.pdf)\ [ https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/about](https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/about)\ [ https://www.climateactionreserve.org/how/verification/](https://www.climateactionreserve.org/how/verification/)\ \[2] \[3] [Pennisi, van Iersel 2012. Quantification of Carbon Assimilation of Plants in Simulated and In Situ Interiorscapes. ](https://greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Project-Carbon-HortScience-474.pdf) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.plantoids.io/plantoids/going-carbon-negative.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.