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.eco is a new web address ending for those committed to positive change for the planet. .eco web addresses are available to any business, government, non-profit or individual working toward a sustainable future.
 
.eco is a new web address ending for those committed to positive change for the planet. .eco web addresses are available to any business, government, non-profit or individual working toward a sustainable future.
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For more than a decade .eco has been working with the internet and environmental communities to build .eco – an online home for businesses, non-profits and individuals working for an environmentally and socially sustainable world. Thanks to the backing of more than 50 organizations the .eco dream is now a reality.
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For more than a decade .eco has been working with the internet and environmental communities to build .eco – an online home for businesses, non-profits and individuals working for an environmentally and socially sustainable world. More than 50 organizations support the .eco TLD.
    
Founded by two environmentalists, .eco is backed by organizations including Conservation International, United Nations Global Compact, NRDC, Greenpeace and World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
 
Founded by two environmentalists, .eco is backed by organizations including Conservation International, United Nations Global Compact, NRDC, Greenpeace and World Business Council for Sustainable Development.
    
Based in Vancouver, Canada, .eco is operated by Big Room Inc. a B Corporation.
 
Based in Vancouver, Canada, .eco is operated by Big Room Inc. a B Corporation.
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You can learn more about .eco at [https://www.home.eco/ www.home.eco] or reserve a .eco domain at [https://www.get.eco/ '''www.get.eco'''].
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== Launch ==  
 
== Launch ==  
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.eco domains are now available at leading registrars. Visit [https://www.get.eco/ www.get.eco] to sign up now.   
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.eco domains are now available at a variety of registrars.   
    
The .eco domain was launched via a 60 day end date sunrise for registrants of ICANN's Trademark Clearinghouse, followed by a two week quiet period.  
 
The .eco domain was launched via a 60 day end date sunrise for registrants of ICANN's Trademark Clearinghouse, followed by a two week quiet period.  
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* April 18 - 25, 2017 - Early Access Program
 
* April 18 - 25, 2017 - Early Access Program
 
* '''April 25, 2017 - General Availability'''  
 
* '''April 25, 2017 - General Availability'''  
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Registrars can participate by signing up at: [https://www.home.eco/registrars/ www.home.eco/registrars]
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== Eligibility ==
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If you care about the planet, this is the best way for you to show it. This new ending for your web address is open to anyone committed to positive change for the planet.
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To register and activate a .eco domain name, you need to make a commitment to environmental action. This simple pledge ensures that .eco endures as a trusted symbol for those working toward a sustainable future.
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Registry and launch policies are at: [https://www.home.eco/registrars/policies/ www.home.eco/registrars/policies]
      
== Domain Granting Program ==
 
== Domain Granting Program ==
   
In September 2016, Big Room announced that it would be granting up to 500 domains to the environmental community. The grants would form a permanent reserved list of domains only accessible to environmental non-profits. Over 350 organizations from 50 countries expressed their views on what names should be reserved for community use. This was the first ever program of this kind.
 
In September 2016, Big Room announced that it would be granting up to 500 domains to the environmental community. The grants would form a permanent reserved list of domains only accessible to environmental non-profits. Over 350 organizations from 50 countries expressed their views on what names should be reserved for community use. This was the first ever program of this kind.
  

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