Montreal, Quebec – Quinoa Apparel, creators of eco-friendly vegan apparel, announced today they have achieved a BLUEdot Certified Carbon Neutral product line and supply chain.  This achievement is the result of a comprehensive effort.  A detailed measurement of Quinoa Apparel’s emissions in accordance with international certification standards was coupled with a multifaceted approach to reach net zero carbon emissions for every Quinoa purchase.

“Our goal is to pave the way to inspire individuals to make conscious consumer's choices” said Quinoa Co-Founder, Marceau Boulenger.  “We are proud to create eco-friendly clothes and work with other companies, like BLUEdot Register, that share our vision.”

The BLUEdot Certified Carbon Neutral label is granted only to products that have eliminated the carbon footprint of their entire supply chain.  The certification process has three primary components:

• An analysis of a product’s full life-cycle carbon footprint starting at raw material harvest.
• Working to identify any areas for future carbon emission reduction.
• Taking responsibility for the elimination of all production life-cycle emissions impacts, even those outside of a Quinoa’s direct control, through use of BLUEdot Offsets. 

BLUEdot Offsets are micro-scale, third-party certified carbon offsets investing in alternative energy or carbon capture projects.  Projects supported by BLUEdot Offsets rely on offsets to provide gap financing.  The end result is a product whose purchase yields net-zero carbon emissions while supporting much needed carbon reduction projects that would not otherwise happen.

“Quinoa’s engagement in the BLUEdot Certified Carbon Neutral program is leading the way to inspire individuals to make conscious consumer's choices,” said Ted Redmond, Co-Founder of BLUEdot Register.  “Their efforts promote a higher awareness of climate change and the power of individuals to make a difference.  We are proud to be working with business leaders of that caliber.”

Quinoa’s Certified Carbon Neutral achievement is an integral part of the apparel company’s environmentally conscious mission.  Quinoa apparel’s line was founded on building awareness for animal rights and species protection.  “From the start, we wanted to build a company that led by eco-friendly example” said Cindy LePage, Quinoa Co-Founder.  “As animal lovers and environmentalists we are determined to have the lowest impact on our beautiful planet as possible.” 

“Quinoa’s engagement in the BLUEdot Certified Carbon Neutral program is leading the way to inspire individuals to make conscious consumer's choices,” said Ted Redmond, Co-Founder of BLUEdot Register.  “Their efforts promote a higher awareness of climate change and the power of individuals to make a difference.  We are proud to be working with business leaders of that caliber.”

Quinoa’s Certified Carbon Neutral achievement is an integral part of the apparel company’s environmentally conscious mission.  Quinoa apparel’s line was founded on building awareness for animal rights and species protection.  “From the start, we wanted to build a company that led by eco-friendly example” said Cindy LePage, Quinoa Co-Founder.  “As animal lovers and environmentalists we are determined to have the lowest impact on our beautiful planet as possible.” 

About Quinoa Apparel
Quinoa Apparel creates beautiful and eco-friendly clothes for animal lovers all around the World. We are committed to create artistic and unique pieces that spread awareness while being stylish and respectful of the environment. Each of our pieces is unique and all our designs are printed by hand, one by one.   Learn more at www.quinoa-apparel.com

Contact:
Marceau Boulenger and Cindy Lepage
Co-Founders
Quinoa Apparel
471 Rue de Lauzon
Montreal, QC H2J1C7
contact@quinoa-apparel.com
514-791-2604

About BLUEdot Register
BLUEdot Register, is a program of Pale Blue Dot LLC.  It is a platform for increasing public awareness of climate change and to help individuals and businesses understand, reduce and eliminate their carbon footprint.   Learn more at www.BLUEdotRegister.org

Contact:
Ted Redmond
Co-Founder
Pale Blue Dot LLC
2515 White Bear Avenue, A8
Suite 177
Maplewood, MN 55109
tredmond@paleblue-dot.org
612-669-7056

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