# Ecosia: The Search Engine for a Greener Planet - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/01/ecosia-search-a-green-alternative-for-users/ - Published: 2014-01-23T02:27:24-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy ## A Greener Way to Search: Eco-Friendly Search Engine Plants a Tree Every Minute ### Green Google alternative plants a new tree every 60 seconds --- In a world dominated by digital services, one search engine is proving that small actions can make a massive environmental impact. Meet Ecosia, the green alternative to Google that uses ad revenue to plant trees—one every 60 seconds. Instead of profiting solely from searches, Ecosia reinvests its income into global reforestation. It funds projects in biodiversity hotspots like Brazil, Indonesia, and Burkina Faso. Each search performed through the platform contributes to tree- planting initiatives. For they are essentially designed to restore degraded land, support local communities, and most importantly fight climate change. With over 20 million active users and counting, the cumulative effect is nothing short of inspiring. ![Infographic promoting ecosia an eco friendly search engine that plants a tree every minute featuring statistics and icons on transparency renewable energy and global tree planting projects](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2014/01/CE56068C-306B-4B7A-9EDE-6C855F6AFBFA.png?resize=780%2C780&quality=50&ssl =1 "CE56068C-306B-4B7A-9EDE-6C855F6AFBFA - The Green Living Guy") [Ecosia](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/ecosia-and-trees-for-the-future-partnership/) plants a tree every 60 seconds by using ad revenue from web searches This infographic highlights how 80 of its profits fund reforestation powered entirely by renewable energy ### Transparency and Impact at Scale Ecosia stands out by being fully transparent. The company also releases monthly financial reports, thereby showing exactly how much of its earnings go toward planting trees. On average, 80% of its surplus revenue funds environmental restoration. Since its founding, Ecosia has planted tens of millions of trees across more than a dozen countries. Better yet, it runs on 100% renewable energy. This means every search is powered by solar, reducing your carbon footprint while also giving back to the planet. Ecosia’s servers remove approximately one kilogram of CO₂ for every 45 searches. ### Not Just Trees—A Global Mission The company’s mission goes beyond reforestation. By funding tree planting in threatened ecosystems, it helps improve soil health, increase water security, and boost local economies. In some regions, replanting forests also empowers women through employment and land restoration leadership roles. And Ecosia doesn’t just plant and walk away. It also partners with trusted NGOs and local groups to ensure trees survive and thrive. Monitoring efforts, satellite imaging, and also local audits make sure that each seedling becomes part of a lasting forest. ### Search the Web—Restore the Earth Every click most certainly counts. By simply changing your default search engine to Ecosia, you contribute to a greener future—no cost, no catch. The more people search, the more trees grow. It’s a reminder that even our most routine online habits can become tools for planetary healing. If Google is the giant, Ecosia is most definitely the green conscience. One that proves doing good doesn’t have to be complicated. It just has to be intentional. [⌊20140122-212620.jpg⌉⌊20140122-212620.jpg⌉[ Search engine [Ecosia.org](https://web.archive.org/web/20190128122526/https://www.ecosia.org/) is growing by the minute; especially with the upward trend. That’s more notably helping it plant more than 10,000 trees every week. BERLIN — ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke # Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow. [See Full Bio](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/) [ ](https://greenlivingguy.com/author/greenlivingguy/)