Carbon Balance - Free Next.js Template
Updated Jan 11, 2026Nonprofit carbon offset platform template with biophilic minimalism for calculating footprints and showcasing projects.
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> Page Sections
- Hero section with a powerful headline and primary call-to-action to offset carbon emissions.
- A step-by-step guide explaining the simple process to calculate, choose, and verify carbon offsets.
- Showcases three featured climate projects with their locations and certification standards.
- Highlights the platform's transparency through third-party audits, satellite monitoring, and public certificates.
- Presents enterprise solutions for bulk offsets and API integration to automate climate action.
- Features a testimonial from a business user praising the seamless API integration.
- A final call-to-action encouraging users to start their journey towards a net-zero future.
> Ideal Use Cases
- A nonprofit carbon offset platform launching a public-facing website to allow individuals to calculate their travel or household emissions and purchase offsets for certified reforestation projects.
- A climate consultancy expanding its services to offer a branded, white-label offsetting portal for its corporate clients, using this template to provide a seamless B2B experience.
- An environmental education organization creating a hub that combines carbon footprint tools with a blog and resource library to inform the public and drive advocacy and fundraising efforts.
> Who This Template is For
This template is designed for Nonprofit startups and established companies looking for a modern, clean interface. It's perfect for:
- Founders building their MVP
- Developers needing a quick solution
- Agencies delivering client projects
- Product Managers prototyping new features
> SEO & Performance
Built to work seamlessly with Next.js SEO and rendering features. Ideal starting point for SEO-friendly, production-ready apps.
SEO Features
- Semantic JSX layout ready for generateMetadata / <Head>
- Meta tags & Open Graph fields wired for Next.js routing
- Schema-friendly content blocks for JSON‑LD
- Mobile-first designs to support better engagement metrics
Performance
- Optimized for SSG/SSR in Next.js
- Small, reusable components for better bundle splitting
- Image-friendly layout for Next/Image optimization
- Core Web Vitals‑oriented spacing and structure
> How to Install the Carbon Balance Next.js Template
This guide shows how to install and run the Carbon Balance template locally using Next.js. Intended for developers using modern JavaScript frameworks and Tailwind CSS.
Quick Start
Extract, install dependencies, and start development:
unzip carbon_balance-nonprofit-biophilic_minimalism-nextjs.zip
cd carbon_balance-nonprofit-biophilic_minimalism
npm install
npm run devView at: http://localhost:3000
What You Get
- Next.js 14 with App Router
- Automatic image optimization
- Built-in SEO & SSR
- File-based routing
Prerequisites
Node.js: 18+ — Download
Build for Production
npm run buildOutput folder: .next/
Quick FAQ
Can I use TypeScript?
Yes! Next.js has built-in TypeScript support. Rename files to .tsx and add types.
How do I add new pages?
Create files in src/app/ folder. For example, src/app/services/page.jsx becomes /services.
How do I deploy?
Push to GitHub and connect to Vercel for automatic deployments, or run npm run build for self-hosting.
Port Already in Use
# Use a different port
PORT=3001 npm run dev
# Or kill the process (macOS/Linux)
lsof -ti:3000 | xargs kill -9Installation Fails
rm -rf node_modules package-lock.json
npm cache clean --force
npm installChanges Not Appearing
- • Hard refresh browser (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + R)
- • Delete
.next/and restart dev server - • Check terminal for errors
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