We are 100% carbon-neutral. Being “carbon neutral” means we are not adding carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. Every time one travels, transports or manufactures most anything, there is the potential to add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere. This is because most of the energy that is used during travel or transport, comes from fuels like oil, coal, and gas. How does skinnyskinny work to reduce our carbon footprint?  We purchase wind-power (a clean, renewable energy) for all of our electricity.  We purchase additional carbon-offsets to cover travel, transportation and anything else not covered by our wind-energy. We use recycled, reclaimed, and sustainable materials for all of our packaging.  And with very few exceptions, we make every single product ourselves in our Brooklyn, NY workshop.  Most of us here at skinnyskinny are vegetarians, too.  (There have been lots of studies that show a vegetarian diet contributes less carbon to the atmosphere than a diet meat-based diet.)