The Chinese Gaming App That Lets Users Plant Real Trees

Ant Forest is an app by Ant Financial on Alipay that encourages users to make eco-friendly choices by planting virtual trees, which result in real trees being planted in China. Launched in 2016, it has gained popularity, with 500 million users, and has planted 100 million trees. The app partners with companies to cover costs and has expanded to the Philippines. It raises awareness about environmental issues and promotes sustainable habits.

Discuss the significance of the number of users playing Ant Forest as mentioned in the text.

What are the potential benefits of partnering with companies for the Ant Forest initiative?