This startup enables airline passengers to offset their flight emissions by planting mangroves directly through a mobile application. The platform facilitates CO2e removal, allowing travelers to contribute to environmental restoration efforts.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current carbon offsetting programs often lack transparency and direct engagement, leaving individuals disconnected from the environmental impact of their contributions. Many travelers seek a tangible and verifiable way to mitigate the carbon emissions associated with air travel.
Solution
Earth Sama provides a platform that enables airline passengers to directly participate in carbon dioxide removal by sponsoring the planting and long-term protection of mangrove trees. Through a mobile application, users can fund the planting of mangroves, which the company claims capture up to five times more CO₂ per acre than terrestrial forests. Each mangrove removes approximately 300kg of CO2 over its lifespan, while also contributing to coastal ecosystem restoration and supporting local communities. The platform aims to create a decentralized mangrove restoration network, leveraging AI assistants to empower remote project leaders and ensure project resilience.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is airline passengers and environmentally conscious individuals seeking a direct and verifiable way to offset their carbon footprint through nature-based solutions.
Features
- Mobile application for sponsoring mangrove planting to offset flight emissions
- Mangrove planting in the user's time zone
- Each mangrove removes ~300kg of CO2 over its lifespan
- AI-powered project management for mangrove restoration
- Community-focused restoration initiatives with microfinancing for women
- Monitoring and replacement of mangroves with notifications to users
- Partnerships with organizations for mangrove planting and protection