Carbon Offset your Outback Way trip, with Catherine Patterson

Helen speaks with Catherine Patterson from the Carbon Neutral Charitable Fund. Catherine explains what the CNCF is and how it came to be, as well as a bit about how the process of a carbon offset project works. Helen and Catherine some tips for calculating your carbon footprint, as well as the various ways that carbon offset projects can work in conjunction with land owners to both incentivise the carbon offset projects as well as promote changing of operations to be more environmentally friendly. You can find the information about offsetting your Outback Way trip at https://outbackway.org.au/shop/ You can find all notes and links on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Twitter @OutbackWay1 Send your questions, comments and travel stories to [email protected] and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.From across the Outback Way we acknowledge the Koa People, Pitta Pitta People,  Wangkayuju People, Wangkamahdla People, Arrernte Nation, Anangu People, Yarnangu People, Wangkatja People as traditional custodians and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands The Outback Way traverses.___________The Outback Way has become a symbol of resilience, connection, and progress, weaving together the diverse landscapes and communities of Australia's heartland. In celebration of the  25-year journey of advocacy and lobbying to the funding announcement to complete the seal, the Outback Highway Development Council is proud to present ‘From Bulldust to Bitumen – 25 Years of the Outback Way’. A book that captures the spirit, history, and future vision of this transformative project.Order your copy and be part of the journey that continues to shape Australia's outback, it’s people and the nation. Head over to our website and order yours today  W: outbackway.org.au____________You can find more information about this podcast on our website, www.outbackway.org.au where you can subscribe to our newsletter, buy our guidebook and download the app if you haven't already. Join us on Facebook and Instagram @OutbackWay1Send your questions, comments and travel stories to [email protected] and if you share your story, we may even feature you on this podcast! Thank you for joining us through the heart of Australia, on Australia's longest short cut.The Outback Way Podcast is produced by Perk Digital.