How Many Trees Did Team Trees Plant?

In October 2019, YouTuber MrBeast and the Arbor Day Foundation launched a worldwide campaign called "Team Trees" with the aim of planting 20 million trees by the end of the year. The campaign quickly gained attention and support from individuals, companies, and celebrities, and surpassed its goal, planting a total of 21.5 million trees by the end of 2019.

The Origins of Team Trees

Team Trees was inspired by a Reddit post suggesting that MrBeast should plant 20 million trees to celebrate reaching 20 million subscribers on YouTube. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, took up the challenge and teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to make it a reality.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1972 with a mission to "inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees." They have planted over 350 million trees around the world, and their partnership with MrBeast brought a new level of attention and support to their cause.

Team Trees' Impact

The 21.5 million trees planted by Team Trees have the potential to absorb 18 million tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the emissions produced by over 3.9 million cars in a year. The trees will also help to combat deforestation, provide habitats for wildlife, and improve air and water quality.

Team Trees' impact extends beyond the physical benefits of tree planting. The campaign also raised awareness about the importance of reforestation and inspired people to take action to protect the environment. It showed that when a community comes together, big things can be accomplished.

Supporters of Team Trees

The success of Team Trees was due in large part to the numerous individuals and organizations who supported the campaign. Many YouTubers and social media influencers promoted the campaign on their channels and encouraged their followers to donate. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, donated $1 million to the campaign, and other companies such as YouTube, Shopify, and Verizon also contributed.

Donations to Team Trees came from people all around the world, ranging from $1 to $1 million. The average donation was around $24, demonstrating that every contribution, no matter how small, can make a difference.

Continuing the Mission

Although Team Trees surpassed its original goal, there is still much work to be done to combat climate change and protect the environment. The Arbor Day Foundation continues to plant trees through its other programs, and individuals can make a difference by planting trees in their own communities and supporting organizations dedicated to conservation.

Team Trees showed that with passion, determination, and community support, even the biggest of goals can be accomplished. The 21.5 million trees planted through the campaign will have a positive impact on the planet for years to come.