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3.26.2008 - 10:00am ET
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Handyman Matters of Wichita Takes an Environmental Leadership Position by Joining Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Program
(CSRwire) WICHITA, KS - March 26, 2008 - Handyman Matters of Wichita announced today
that it is offsetting its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org, one of
the country's leading carbon offset organizations. Handyman Matters of
Wichita is offsetting 70 metric tons of CO2 by supporting Carbonfund.org's
renewable
energy, energy
efficiency and reforestation
projects. By joining Carbonfund.org's CarbonFree(R)
Program, Handyman Matters of Wichita establishes itself as an
environmental leader in the Wichita community and demonstrates the
proactive steps it is taking in the fight against global climate
change.
In the course of providing professional handyman service to the Wichita
area, Handyman craftsmen drive miles across the city to work on individual
projects. By offsetting the carbon emissions from this travel with
Carbonfund.org, Handyman Matters is taking responsibility for its climate
impact and educating its customers about climate
change.
"By joining the CarbonFree Small Business Program, we take responsibility
for how we affect our environment by doing something to help," said Phil
Davis, CEO of Handyman Matters. "As an employer, I tell my employees, 'I
can only expect you to take as good care of our customers as I take care
of you.' The same holds true for the world we live in. We can only expect
the earth to take care of us as well as we take care of it."
"For a business like professional handyman services, it's vital to travel
to where the customer is," said Eric Carlson, Executive Director of
Carbonfund.org. "This makes reducing greenhouse gas emissions more
difficult, but thanks to our CarbonFree program, Handyman Matters of
Wichita can make the choice to offset its environmental impact. We're
very excited about this partnership."
About Handyman Matters of Wichita
Phil and Shelley Davis are owners of Handyman Matters of Wichita. They are
entering their fourth year of providing professional handyman services and
solutions for the Wichita area. All craftsmen are background screened,
bonded and insured employees of the company-not outside contractors. For
more information, contact Phil or Shelley by phone at 316-773-0303; email
Phil@HandymanMatters.com; or
online at www.Wichita.HandymanMatters.com
About Handyman Matters, Inc.
Founded in 1997 by husband and wife Andy and Colette Bell, Handyman
Matters began franchising in 2001. Handyman Matters bases its business on
preferred pricing, an hourly rate plus materials model benefiting the
customer. The franchise company works with exclusive customized software
to support franchisees. They pride themselves on their customer relations
and are steeped in community stewardship. Handyman Matters has received
consistent rankings in Franchise 500 and Entrepreneur magazines. For more
information, contact Andy or Colette Bell at 303.984-0177.
About Carbonfund.org
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 the carbon dioxide
emissions that they are responsible for in their everyday lives by
supporting high-quality verified renewable energy, energy efficiency and
reforestation projects. Carbonfund.org works with over 400 corporate and
non-profit partners including Discovery, Volkswagen, Dell, Orbitz,
Environmental Defense, and Lancôme.
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