What is Idleforest?
Make a positive impact on the environment by sharing your unused bandwidth. Plant real trees while you browse the web!
Problem
Users want to contribute to environmental causes but rely on manually donating time/money or sporadic initiatives, facing lack of passive, effortless contribution methods.
Solution
A browser extension that lets users share unused bandwidth to support tree-planting initiatives, enabling passive environmental impact while browsing.
Customers
Environmentally-conscious individuals, remote workers, and students seeking low-effort ways to support sustainability.
Unique Features
Converts idle bandwidth into tangible tree-planting actions without active user involvement, aligning browsing with eco-friendly outcomes.
User Comments
Easy setup with measurable impact
Motivates eco-friendly habits passively
Transparent tree-planting updates
Minimal performance impact
Ideal for remote workers/students
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 1,200+ upvotes, 500+ active users, partnered with 3 reforestation NGOs, and planted 5,000+ trees as of launch.
Market Size
Global carbon offset market valued at $1 billion in 2023, with eco-conscious consumers driving 20% annual growth in sustainability tech.
