GreenPan cookware scheme

To celebrate the launch of GreenPanTM range in the UK and Ireland this October, distributor Typhoon has partnered with Carbon Clear and pledged to grow a tree for every item sold from the cookware range. Made up mostly of recycled handles, bodies and lids the GreenPanTM ranges have been designed with the environment in mind.

It’s all coated with ThermolonTM, an alternative to standard PTFE non-stick coatings. This releases 50% fewer greenhouse gases during production, significantly reducing the carbon footprint. The packaging is also recycled.

For each item sold from the range the company will make an investment in Carbon Clear’s dedicated tree-plating projects in India. All projects must benefit the community implementing them as well as the environment so Carbon Clear works with local groups to carry out its sustainable tree-planting projects. As well as removing harmful CO2 from the atmosphere, the trees provide a steady income for farmers, useful crops such as fruit or medicine, shade for secondary crops and reduce soil erosion.

The farmers are incentivised to plant and maintain the trees by regular payments based on the number of surviving trees they have on their land. In addition to financial support the farmers are also given guidance on agro-forestry to promote best practice and improve survival rates of the trees.

Nine trees grown and maintained over a ten year period will sequester 1 tonne of carbon dioxide (equal to driving over 3,300 miles in an average family car or keeping a traditional 60w light bulb on over 29,000 hours).

More information: www.carbon-clear.com