Freetree: Ecosia's new browser extension allows users to plant trees as they shop

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A tree planting project in Kenya funded by Ecosia's users. Credit: Ecosia
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A tree planting project in Kenya funded by Ecosia's users. Credit: Ecosia

Launch follows announcement that carbon neutral search engine has planted 100 million trees in three years

A browser extension that "plants trees through purchases" has been launched by not-for-profit search engine Ecosia. All profits from online purchases made using the Freetree extension will be used to...

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