Beginner’s Guide to EcoVest
Start investing in the planet in 10 minutes or less.
1. Why Sustainable Investing?
Climate Impact: Your money can fund solar farms, recycling plants, and reforestation.
Financial Returns: Green projects often offer stable, long-term returns (e.g., solar farms with 5–10% annual yields).
Simplicity: No prior experience needed. EcoVest guides you at every step.
2. How EcoVest Works
3 Simple Steps:
Sign Up: Create your free account here.
Take the Climate Quiz: Answer 5 questions to find projects that match your goals.
Invest: Choose a project or let us build your portfolio.
3. Your First Investment
Step 1: Explore Projects
Use filters to narrow down projects:
Category: Solar, Recycling, Trees, etc.
Risk Level: Low (e.g., government-backed solar) vs. High (e.g., early-stage tech).
Minimum Investment: Start with $50.
Step 2: Invest
Click "Invest Now" on a project.
Enter your amount (e.g., $100).
Complete payment via Stripe (credit/debit card).
Step 3: Track Your Impact
Visit your dashboard to see:
Total CO2 saved (e.g., "100 kg").
Equivalent impact (e.g., "Plastic recycled = 500 bottles").
4. Common Questions
Is my money safe?
Funds are held in escrow until projects hit 90% funding.
EcoVest uses bank-grade encryption (AES-256) for all transactions.
What returns can I expect?
Returns vary by project. For example:
Solar farms: 4–8% annually.
Recycling plants: 3–6%.
Can I withdraw early?
Not yet—we’re building a secondary market for 2025.
5. Pro Tips for New Investors
Start Small: Invest $50 in 2–3 projects to diversify.
Reinvest: Use returns to fund new projects.
Ask for Help: Join our Discord community or email support@ecovest.com.
6. Glossary
Fractional Investing
Own a piece of large projects (e.g., 50ina50ina1M solar farm).
CO2 Offset
Reducing emissions to compensate for emissions made elsewhere.
Escrow
Funds held securely until projects meet goals.
Next Steps
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