When it comes to supporting good causes, it can be difficult to choose the right place for your donation. That was our experience – at least until we came across this smart concept: One for the Planet. The Berlin-based initiative lets you support environmental projects – from tree planting to beach cleanups – by donating just one euro every month. Sounds simple, right? Well here’s the clever bit: you get to choose where your money goes, letting you support projects that most appeal to you. Every month, all of One for the Planet’s 1750+ donors are asked to vote on where to send their money by choosing one of three possible projects. The project with the most votes gets that month’s funding.
The organization was launched in March 2020 by a group of 14 young volunteers who believe that big change starts small. So far, they have supported a total of 19 green initiatives including ‘Einmal Ohne, Bitte‘, which helps shops in Germany reduce packaging waste, and has a project for planting 10,000 sqm of wildflower meadows. If you know someone who’d be into this, you can also give a year of donations as a gift for €20, which also helps One for the Planet with its admin costs. Soon enough, your one monthly euro will be put to work supporting the likes of three-wheeled water fountains and balcony power stations.
Text: Benji Haughton / Photos: Max Kesberger, Perpetuum Mobility & Kellie Churchman
One for the Planet
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