Question 1

Are the trees real?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every tree is planted by our partner 1 Click Impact through verified reforestation projects across 10+ countries. Each planting is logged with a transaction ID, and you can see the projects on our interactive forest map.

Question 2

How does Seed track my carbon footprint?

Accepted Answer

Seed uses a quick 2-minute onboarding quiz to establish your baseline emissions across transportation, food, home energy, and shopping. On mobile, passive transport detection automatically logs your trips. Weekly check-ins let you refine your data in 30 seconds.

Question 3

Where are the trees planted?

Accepted Answer

Trees are planted in ecologically prioritized locations — not wherever is cheapest. Current projects include Amazon Rainforest restoration in Brazil, mangrove restoration in Indonesia, agroforestry in Kenya, and fire recovery in the Pacific Northwest. We plant native species in ecosystems where they'll have the most impact.

Question 4

How many trees does my subscription plant?

Accepted Answer

Founding members ($5/month) plant 1 tree per month guaranteed. Standard subscribers ($8/month) plant 1-4 trees per month, scaled to your carbon footprint — the higher your emissions, the more trees we plant to offset them.

Question 5

What species of trees are planted?

Accepted Answer

We plant native species matched to each ecosystem — mangroves in coastal wetlands, mahogany and Brazil nut trees in the Amazon, acacia in East African agroforestry. Never monoculture pine plantations. Each project prioritizes biodiversity and long-term ecological health.

Question 6

Why $5/month?

Accepted Answer

Each tree costs roughly $1 to plant through our partner. Your $5 covers 1 tree, carbon tracking infrastructure, ecological project research, and platform development. We publish our financial breakdown on the About page — full transparency.

Question 7

What is a founding member?

Accepted Answer

The first 1,000 subscribers get the founding member rate of $5/month locked in forever — even when the standard price increases to $8/month. Founding members also get early access to new features and a permanent badge on their profile.

Question 8

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cancel anytime from your dashboard with one click. No contracts, no cancellation fees, no guilt. Your trees stay planted forever — they don't get un-planted if you cancel.

Question 9

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe, our payment processor. Apple Pay and Google Pay are also supported. All payments are processed securely — we never see or store your card details.

Question 10

What data do you collect?

Accepted Answer

We collect your onboarding quiz responses (transport mode, diet, home type, shopping habits) to calculate your carbon footprint. On mobile, location data is processed entirely on-device — we only receive aggregated trip distances and transport modes, never raw GPS coordinates.

Question 11

Can I delete my data?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can delete all your data anytime from your account settings. This removes your carbon profile, activity history, and personal information. Your planted trees remain in the ground — deletion doesn't reverse the environmental impact.

Question 12

How is this different from carbon offsets?

Accepted Answer

Most carbon offset programs sell abstract credits that are often double-counted or never verified. Seed plants actual trees in verified projects, with transaction records and ecological prioritization. We focus on the right species in the right places — not the cheapest option.

Question 13

How much CO2 does one tree absorb?

Accepted Answer

On average, one tree absorbs about 22 kg (48 lbs) of CO2 per year, though this varies by species and ecosystem. Mangroves can sequester up to 5x more than temperate trees. We use species-specific data from each project for accurate calculations.

Question 14

Can one person really make a difference?

Accepted Answer

The top 100 companies produce 71% of global emissions — but consumer choices drive corporate change. 64% of consumers pick brands by environmental impact. Every tree planted sends a market signal. And collectively, 1,000 founding members planting 12,000 trees per year creates a real, measurable forest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the trees real?

How does Seed track my carbon footprint?

Where are the trees planted?

How many trees does my subscription plant?

What species of trees are planted?

Why $5/month?

What is a founding member?

Can I cancel anytime?

What payment methods do you accept?

What data do you collect?

Can I delete my data?

How is this different from carbon offsets?

How much CO2 does one tree absorb?

Can one person really make a difference?

Still have questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the trees real?

How does Seed track my carbon footprint?

Where are the trees planted?

How many trees does my subscription plant?

What species of trees are planted?

Why $5/month?

What is a founding member?

Can I cancel anytime?

What payment methods do you accept?

What data do you collect?

Can I delete my data?

How is this different from carbon offsets?

How much CO2 does one tree absorb?

Can one person really make a difference?

Still have questions?