Robin Hood Airport launches carbon offsetting scheme

Robin Hood Airport has introduced a carbon offsetting scheme designed to help passengers tackle climate change.

Working in conjunction with the South Yorkshire Forest Partnership, the airport's Last Call initiative allows travellers to offset the carbon produced by the flights they take by making a donation that goes towards local tree-planting schemes.

The South Yorkshire Forest encompasses about 200 square miles of woodland, wetlands, farmland, meadows and urban areas. By donating to the Last Call scheme, the carbon produced by airlines can be offset by the oxygen emitted from the trees planted.

Customers can make their donations via a collection box in the airport's departure lounge or via the Last Call website.

Robin Hood Airport said that it would match all donations made to the collection box, doubling the amount of money going towards the scheme.

The scheme is believed to be the first of its kind launched by an airport in the UK.

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