Search engines can also be used to help recover the planet. For some, using eco-friendly online search tools is not a big deal.
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But, if many individuals practice this habit, it will really make a huge effect. If you are always browsing the internet, then you might as well try these green search engines.
Top Eco-Friendly Search Engines 2022
MakeUseOf provided the top five eco-friendly search engines that you, your family, and friends can use on a daily basis. Just like Google and other popular browsing tools, these search software models can also help you look for things you are searching for online:
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- Ocean Hero
- Ocean Hero is a search engine that focuses on saving marine organisms. The company partners with other organizations that are specialized when it comes to marine life and the environment.
- Ecosia
- Ecosia is quite the opposite of Ocean Hero. This search tool aims to plant as many trees as it can. Once people use it, their search activities will lead to planting trees. You can even create an account so that you will see the trees being planted with your help.
- Rapusia
- Created by the Tennis World Foundation, Rapusia focuses on helping the social environment. The company explained that 50% of the funds generated from ads and searches will be used to solve hunger, provide safe drinking water, protect stray animals, as well as preserve biodiversity reserves.
- Elliot For Water
- The "Elliot For Water" search engine aims to provide clean drinking water to the communities in need, especially those in developing countries. When it comes to revenues, 60% of its funds will be used to support solar energy and other renewable energy sources.
- Ekoru
- Ekoru is a search tool that has the goals of Ecosia and Ocean Hero. This means that the company behind it helps with reforestation, as well as water cleanups. The company said that 60% of its revenues will be used for seagrass replanting, reforestation, and other similar activities.
Other Eco-Friendly Online Activities
Using green search engines is just one of the eco-friendly online habits you can practice. Aside from this, YouMatter provided other similar habits:
- Avoid video streaming for a long time.
- Make sure that only essential files are stored in your online storage.
- Delete unnecessary email messages.
- Maintain your gadgets as much as possible.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
