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Next-generation newspapers, organic photovoltaics (cool light) and nano-technololgy are to be researched an developed at a new science facility up in’t north of UK [oo K].
The plastic electronics sanctury is being headed up by Cenamps and will be based in County Durham.
More on that very problem here: http://environment.guardian.co.uk/climatechange/story/0,,2104395,00.html
Biggest problem with schemes like this is it’s more about offsetting guilt than actually offsetting emmissions. We’re too easy on ourselves – a few quid here and there, and – hey presto! – we’re ‘carbonguilt free’.
The bottom line is much simpler than a scientific study to evaluate the sequestration of any carbon sink: use less.