SaveSoil is collaborating with ECHO, a citizen science project co-funded by the EU under Horizon Europe, which aims to collect soil data from up to 16,500 sites across Europe.
By collecting a soil sample in your local area, you can directly contribute to valuable research on the state of Europe’s soils – helping build the knowledge needed to better protect and restore them.
It only takes a couple of hours! We will provide a kit & everything needed. And, you can choose your own date, time and location – but please ensure to return your sampling kits by 31 October 2026.
Step-by-Step Guide
- Fill in the registration form with your details. Please ensure the information entered is correct.
- Receive soil sampling kit(s) to your address.
- Download the ECHO app by scanning the QR code below.
On your phone? Tap a button above to open the app store directly.
- Identify suitable sampling location(s) in your local area or garden.
- After you receive the kit: scan the QR code printed on your kit and follow the instructions on the app.
- Sample your soil as guided in the video instructions.
- Take a picture of soil in your hands.
- Send the collected samples back safely and submit the details in the submission form.
- Make some noise on social media by posting pictures & sharing the pledge. Don’t forget to tag the Conscious Planet handles:
Disclaimer
- Personal information collected will be treated confidentially and will not be shared with anyone except for the SaveSoil EU Central Team.
- Kindly be informed that we are accountable for the kits we order, so please ensure to sample and return them carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can one kit be used for multiple sample collections?
- No. One kit is to collect only a single sample.
- Can one person collect multiple soil samples?
- Yes. In that case please mention the correct number of kits you need in the registration form.
- Can I collect multiple samples all in my garden?
- The geolocation available in the app has a precision of about 50m. So, ensure that the samples collected are at least 50m apart. Ideally, collect samples from different localities.
- Which address should I send the sample back to?
- Once you fill in the form, we will get in touch with you & share the details based on your locality.
- What if the kit is damaged or lost?
- The ECHO project ensures that the kits reach you in working condition. Ensure to provide a clear & correct address in the form. In case you face any difficulty, please get in touch with us.
- Where can I see the analysis of the samples?
- They are available in ECHOREPO. Please note that analysis will take a few months & once done, consolidated insights will be published.
