3.04.2008 - 01:00pm ET

(CSRwire) LAKE WORTH, FL - March 4, 2008 - Teas Etc, importer and online seller of premium loose leaf teas, is giving new meaning to going green with the announcement of their new online green shipping feature. Teas Etc's customers can now green their tea purchases by spending an additional $0.25 to offset the carbon emissions caused by shipping their order. 100% of this minimal outlay goes directly to Carbonfund.org to support renewable resources, reforestation projects and energy efficiency programs.

"We feel that our customers have the same environmental concerns we do. When we launched on Monday, within the first hour we had a 75% green opt in rate," said Beth Johnston, Founder and President of Teas Etc.

Teas Etc began their relationship with leading carbon offset organization Carbonfund.org several months ago with an annual financial commitment, electing to reduce the carbon footprint of the yearly emissions caused by operating the business. "We have always had a commitment to the environment with long standing recycling and resource use programs. Tea, one of the earths’ great gifts, provides benefits of good health, relaxation and renewal, but it must be imported. With our continued growth and expansion into manufacturing, I felt compelled to take further responsibility for the footprint we are leaving behind," Johnston said.

When questioned on why they chose Carbonfund.org, Johnston responded, "Carbonfund.org had everything we were looking for: a simple, understandable, and easy-to-implement program that has the recognized certification and verification that is respected as the standard within the carbon offset community. It is responsive and easy to work with and it quickly became obvious that Carbonfund.org was the right choice for Teas Etc."

"Tea drinkers everywhere want to know they are getting the best product through the most responsible means," said Eric Carlson, Executive Director of Carbonfund.org. "With this partnership, Teas Etc. shows a commitment to making its products not just delicious but eco-friendly. We're very excited."

Teas Etc has been importing loose leaf teas and tea related goods since 1998, providing retail and wholesale customers with high quality teas at competitive prices. The company is dedicated to maintaining a one customer at a time philosophy; giving personalized service to everyone they serve. The company is a USDA certified organic handler and processor with offices in Lake Worth, FL, and a satellite office in Shanghai, China. Teas Etc can be found online at www.TeasEtc.com.

Carbonfund.org is the country's leading carbon reduction and offset organization, making it easy and affordable for individuals, businesses and organizations to reduce their climate impact. Carbon offsets enable individuals and businesses to reduce carbon dioxide emissions they are responsible for in their everyday lives by investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects where they are most cost effective. Carbonfund.org works with over 300 corporate and non-profit partners including Discovery, Volkswagen, Dell, Orbitz, Environmental Defense, and Lancome.

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