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What is Carbon Compass, why does it exist, and what doesn't it do?

What Is Carbon Compass?

Carbon Compass is an independent, unbiased information source for those who want to discover product choices with a lower carbon footprint. We don't suggest completely changing your daily consumption habits. Instead, we aim to help you become aware of options that serve the same function with less environmental impact while meeting your existing needs.

What We Don't Do

Carbon Compass is not a sales platform. We don't sell any products directly, earn commissions, publish sponsored content, or use affiliate links. Our lists are not created at the request or payment of any company.

We don't label products as "good" or "bad." A product not being on our list doesn't mean it's a bad product.

Our Approach

We embrace the philosophy of "not perfect, but better." A completely impact-free form of consumption doesn't exist. However, there are meaningful differences between products that serve a similar function, and making these differences visible carries value.

No Guilt

We don't judge your current consumption habits. We know that individual decisions alone can't solve systemic problems. But individual choices aren't meaningless either. The information on this site aims to serve as a compass in moments when you can make more conscious decisions.