Ecosia - This is how the green Google alternative works

In this practical tip, we present the Google alternative Ecosia and reveal why it is worth changing the search engine.

Ecosia: search engine for environmentally conscious users

If you not only find suitable results with your search queries via Google and Co., but also want to do something good for the environment, then Ecosia is the right place for you. We present the concept to you.

• Ecosia uses its advertising revenue to help the environment. Specifically, the search engine supports over 20 tree planting projects spanning 15 countries, including Peru, Burkina Faso and Brazil.
• If you search on the Internet with Ecosia, you help the environment without actively donating money yourself. This is because Ecosia is using the money from the advertising revenue for a good cause.
• Every search through Ecosia helps. Whenever you search through Ecosia, you will find out how many trees have already been planted and also see how much you have contributed to it yourself. On average, around 45 searches are required before a tree is planted.
• Ecosia states that it costs around 20 cents to plant a tree. On average, a tree is planted every 0.8 seconds using Ecosia.
• You can also add the search engine to your browser and then search automatically via Ecosia. There is also a dedicated Ecosia app for iOS and Android devices. The use of the apps is free of charge.
• The quality of the search results is high. Ecosia uses its own algorithms and also uses the Bing search engine.