If you have hit on this page you probably either want to know more about green search engines or are simply curious about what on earth they are! Well there is no exact definition for green search engines so we have detailed below a few different types which are green in different ways.
Firstly, there are a number of green search engines which actually allow you to specifically search for green companies. That is, they are essentially directory based with the added functionality of a search engine which sometimes uses the power of a big player such as Google. The advantage is that you know the companies you find have had their green credentials checked and you won’t need to try all the other sites which happen to come up for your search term, but not every single green company will necessarily be listed.
Other green search engines are powered by the big search engines such as Google and Yahoo and simply donate some or all of the advertising revenue they receive from your searches to charitable organisations. Ecosearch is one such green search engine which donates 100% of its profits to the charities listed in its FAQ, all of which have an eco friendly focus.
Finally, there are green search engines which offer a green angle to an ordinary search and tend to be powered by Google. Some plant trees in return for searches, for example, whilst others offset carbon or have a black background designed to save computer power.
Which green search engine you choose depends on what your requirements are. If you are looking for a green company, a directory based green search engine can be very useful, whereas if you are conducting a search into other topics you have the choice between your search helping a charity or being eco friendly in another way.
