Our servers heat a greenhouse.
We don't just let the heat and CO₂ from our data center escape. We channel them into a greenhouse where vegetables grow. And we plant trees in our own forest – if you like, one tree a year for your website.
From the data center to the vegetable bed
Every server produces heat. Most data centers use a lot of energy to cool it away. We put it to use.
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Servers at work
Your website, your shop and your emails run on our servers in [location], here in Germany. This produces heat.
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Heat and CO₂ are redirected
Instead of blowing the warm air outside, we lead it, together with the CO₂, into a connected greenhouse. [technical detail, e.g. heat exchanger]
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Vegetables grow
Plants need heat and CO₂ to grow. In the greenhouse we grow [types of vegetables] – around [x kg] a year.
Our own forest
Our forest is in the Kottenforst near Bonn, right on our doorstep. We buy forest land ourselves and plant it with native forest trees. We don't work through intermediaries or third-party projects for this – the forest belongs to us, and we look after it ourselves.
So you know exactly where the trees planted for your website are growing.
- Location
- Kottenforst, Bonn
- Owner
- Himmelfreund DP GmbH
- Planting season
- Spring and fall
One tree a year for €1.49 a month
With the Himmelfreund-Wald tree sponsorship, we plant trees in our own forest in the Kottenforst for every contract year. Simply add the option when you order. The overview below shows how many trees come with your plan.
We plant all sponsored trees together in the next planting season, in spring or fall. In your customer area you can see the planting year, the plot and photos of your trees.
Trees and prices per plan
| Trees per contract year | Plans | Surcharge per month |
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| ½ tree | Radieschen, Kresse, Lauchzwiebel, Rosenkohl | €0.79 |
| 1 tree | Möhre, Rucola, Schalotte, Brokkoli | €1.49 |
| 1½ trees | Kohlrabi, Spinat, Zwiebel, Kirschtomate | €2.19 |
| 2 trees | Kürbis, Mangold, Lauch, Paprika, Blumenkohl | €2.89 |
| 3 trees | Aubergine, Weißkohl | €4.29 |
| 4 trees | Zucchini | €5.69 |
| 8 trees | Spargel | €10.99 |
| 10 trees | Fenchel | €13.49 |
| 12 trees | Artischocke | €15.99 |
| 15 trees | Trüffel | €19.99 |
With ½ tree per year, we plant a whole tree after two contract years. You can see your share in the customer area.
What we promise – and what we don't
Data centers use electricity. There is no way to talk that away. That is why we say exactly what we do.
What we do
- We use the waste heat and CO₂ from our servers in the greenhouse.
- We buy and plant our own forest land.
- Every year we plant the trees that belong to your tree sponsorship.
What we don't claim
- We make no sweeping climate promises for our hosting.
- Trees do not cancel out the electricity we use; they are an additional contribution.
- We don't use eco labels we made up ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the forest where my tree is planted?
In our own forest in the Kottenforst near Bonn. The land belongs to Himmelfreund DP GmbH.
Which trees are planted?
Native forest trees that suit the site. We do not plant fruit or nut trees.
Can I add the tree sponsorship later?
Yes. You can choose the tree sponsorship when you order, or add it to your existing plan at any time in the customer area.
What does half a tree mean?
The entry-level plans include ½ tree per contract year. After two years, that adds up to a whole tree, which we plant. You can see your share at any time in the customer area.
Can I have more trees planted than my plan includes?
Yes. Each additional tree per contract year costs €1.49 a month incl. VAT.
What happens to the vegetables from the greenhouse?
[e.g. donated to charities, sold, used in the coworking space]
What happens if I cancel my contract?
The tree sponsorship ends with your contract. Trees already planted stay in the forest. You can also cancel the sponsorship separately at the end of the billing period.
Hosting that plants a tree
Choose your plan and add the tree sponsorship when you order. We handle migration and setup free of charge, with support in English by ticket and phone.
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