Information about the project
Why was the project created
Do you drive a car? Do you know that in return for this comfort, our country needs to be compensated so as not to be missing something? Then you are in the right place with us! Our Czech nature is not indifferent. Because we know that nature is our wealth, for every highway toll sticker you get from us, we set aside a portion of the money and plant trees in return!
More about the project and the number of trees planted can be found
What is the manipulation fee used for?
We deduct external operating costs from the handling fee, such as VAT, payment gateway, and others. This leaves us with a margin, from which we allocate 30% for tree planting. This 30% allows us to plant several dozen trees daily. The remaining funds are then used for the development of our project. On our website, you can find the total number of trees that have already been planted. It is important to emphasize that we are not an official highway toll sticker seller. Only eznamka.sk can be considered an official seller. Our service is a value-added reseller. This means that for every highway toll sticker purchased from us, you contribute to planting a tree and thus help in environmental protection.
Launch of the Slovak project ECOVEJ for tree planting.
Global warming is a long-term trend of increasing average temperatures on Earth. According to most scientists, the main cause of global warming is human activity, especially the emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide. These gases trap solar radiation in the atmosphere, leading to a gradual increase in temperature. The consequences of global warming are evident in extreme weather, changes in precipitation patterns, rising sea levels, and impacts on human health and ecosystems. In response to these consequences, the international community is working to limit greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate global warming through agreements such as the Paris Agreement. According to NASA surveys, the most significant climate changes began around 1990, during which the average temperature gradually increased. The largest increase, however, occurred after 2000, and this trend continues to rise due to the significant amount of emissions being produced.
What is the goal of the project SKZNAMKA?
Emissions generated, for example, during the operation of automobiles, are one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases in the European Union. In 2019, transport was responsible for nearly a quarter of all CO2 emissions generated in the EU. Transport also causes more than double the CO2 emissions compared to industry. When comparing which mode of transport causes the most emissions, road transport ranks first with almost 72%, of which 60% comes from personal vehicles. These emissions contribute to global warming, which affects the entire planet. Global warming leads to phenomena such as the melting of glaciers, endangering entire ecosystems that collapse. Such a process is currently happening, for example, in the nearby Alps, where invertebrates are endangered by melting. The European Parliament also raises awareness of these threats: one of its warnings states that the average temperature has already increased by 2°C since the 19th century.
One way to slow down global warming is by planting more forests and plants. Currently, forests cover approximately 30% of the Earth's surface, and their importance for life on Earth cannot be overstated. Forests play a key role in climate regulation as they produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide - one of the main greenhouse gases whose excessive concentration can contribute to global climate change.
Humanity has been using forests as a valuable source of raw materials for thousands of years. More than half of harvested wood is used as fuel, in construction, furniture industry, paper production, and cellulose production.
If forests are properly managed, they can be a renewable resource. A forest destroyed by fire has a natural ability to regenerate. However, in the case of extensive logging of tropical rainforests or damage to forest ecosystems by emissions, forest biomass cannot be easily restored. As a result, forest areas shrink, less CO2 is stored from the atmosphere, and the whole effect of global warming accelerates. Forests are crucial for maintaining climate conditions at the local, regional, and global levels, as well as for preserving biodiversity.
Deforestation and changes in the nature of active land can have serious consequences, such as increasing weather extremes and changes in the spatial distribution of meteorological elements. Another significant consequence of deforestation is the intensification of erosion processes and acceleration of runoff, which can lead to desertification and catastrophic floods. Therefore, halting deforestation is crucial for landscape and biodiversity protection.
Internationally, representatives of 141 countries have committed to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by 2030. This commitment is crucial to achieve the goal of stopping global warming below the critical value of 1.5°C. However, these commitments are not legally binding and enforceable, making it challenging to fulfill them.
Planting trees in the Slovak Republic not only has a positive impact on reducing CO2 emissions produced by automobiles but also contributes to preserving biodiversity and supporting the natural cycle. Forests are home to many animal species and insects, which is important for maintaining ecosystems and climate conditions.
As we can see, the presence of trees is crucial for the future of life on our planet. Therefore, the goal of our project is to plant more trees and reforest the Earth to keep it habitable. For this purpose, we add a handling fee to the purchase of a highway vignette on our website, which is used for planting new trees. We have already planted over 30,000 new seedlings on an area of approximately 60 hectares. By supporting our project, you are truly helping and giving back to nature for the carbon footprint caused by driving on the highway. Compensating for the emissions generated by purchasing a highway vignette.
Buy a highway vignette from us and contribute to the creation of new ecosystems that can help us reverse the global threat posed by global warming. You can choose from an annual highway vignette, a monthly highway vignette, and a ten-day highway vignette.
Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_warming
Global warming is breaking new records and now it is more visible than ever. The Earth's temperature spiral looks truly frightening.
If you have already purchased a highway vignette on another portal but still want to contribute to our ECOVEJ project, we have a solution for you. You can contribute through our donation link, which can also be shared on social networks. The donation amount ranges from 30EUR to 10EUR , which corresponds to the current donation eco fee for the highway vignettes we offer.