GRAND ISLAND, NY - March 5, 2008 "“ Starline USA Inc. announced today that it is offsetting its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org, one of the country’s leading carbon offset organizations. Starline USA Inc. plans to offset over 1,000 metric tons of carbon through the CarbonFree Shipping Program. This commitment establishes Starline USA Inc. as an environmental leader in the Promotional Products industry and demonstrates the proactive steps Starline USA Inc. is taking in the fight against global climate change.

Starline is a Top 40 Supplier in the Promotional Products Industry. Its stakeholders are very concerned about global warming. Other suppliers in the marketplace offer a tree planted for every "green" product bought, or a commitment for every "green" product bought. Starline wanted to have an immediate effect on the environment with all 675 products shipped from its factories, not just the "green" designated ones.

Dan Norris, President of Starline USA, Inc., said, "As Starline grows we must also evolve as a responsible partner with our environment. Carbonfund.org allows us to neutralize an otherwise negative environmental impact necessary with the delivery of our product and service."

"Starline is known for their fun and effective promotional products. With this partnership, they are wisely choosing to promote the transition to a clean energy future," said Eric Carlson, Executive Director of Carbonfund.org. "We're very pleased to have them join in the fight against climate change."

About Starline USA

Starline is a TOP 40 Supplier in the $20 billion dollar Promotional Products Industry. We design, manufacture and decorate more than 675 retail quality gifts and promotional giveaways in seven industry leading categories. These include our patented Beverageware, Bags, Lifestyles, Tools & Flashlights, Business-to-Business and HomeStyles(TM). Starline offers our distributor partners Business Peace of Mind with our Material Safety Compliance, Social Compliance and Go-Green Programs. We are committed to brand integrity and environmental consciousness.

About Carbonfund.org

Carbonfund.org is one of 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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Carbonfund.org

Carbonfund.org (www.carbonfund.org) reduces the threat of climate change by making it easy and affordable for any individual or business to reduce their carbon footprint and support climate-friendly projects. With its easy-to-use calculator, low offset cost per ton of CO2, and certified offset projects, Carbonfund.org is proving that anyone can reduce their impact on climate change easily and efficiently. Carbonfund.org is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit business, and a member of the EPA's Green Power Network, the Chicago Climate Exchange, and Ceres. Carbonfree and "Reduce what you can, offset what you can't" are trademarks of the Carbonfund.org Foundation.

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