Description

Ecosia is an online service and application providing a search engine and web browser that helps people to search the internet while using their profits to plant trees. The search engine is powered by Bing and Yahoo, and the browser is powered by Chromium. The app is available on both iOS and Android devices. Ecosia is committed to planting trees in areas of need and has planted over 70 million trees thus far. With each search, Ecosia donates 80% of its profits to tree-planting projects around the world. In addition to searching the web, Ecosia also offers tools to help you make eco-friendly changes in your life, such as carbon footprint calculators, green lifestyle tips, and more. Ecosia also provides secure online browsing and a “do not track” setting for users. The app also has a built-in “green search” setting that allows users to make their searches more eco-friendly by avoiding fossil-fuel-based companies. Additionally, Ecosia has a transparency policy which allows users to access and view the finances of the company and the progress of their tree-planting projects.

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