So many more people would be willing to help out
the environment if they only knew the best ways to go about doing that. These
apps make it easier for environmentally friendly individuals to reduce their
carbon footprints and support businesses that operate under environmentally
friendly guidelines.
Ecorio
It
can be difficult to put into numbers the benefits of riding your bike to work,
or taking public transportation to the grocery store as opposed to driving, but
that’s exactly what Ecorio does for you. Ecorio will run in the background of
your phone and tracks when you’re traveling and what method you’re using.
Additionally, it helps provide public transportation routes and carpooling
information to help you get to your destination, and it provides interesting
news information and statistics regarding to carbon footprints.
GoodGuide
If
you ever base your purchases of consumer products on environmental, health, or
ethical factors, then the Good Guide is a great free app to download. The Good
Guide relies on reviews from likeminded users to rate products from companies
on three factors: Health, Environment and Society. All products are categorized
and the highest and lowest rated items appear. That way, the next time you go
shopping, you remember only the products you should buy and the products you
should avoid.
Carpooling
Made Easy
Whether
you’re looking for another way to help reduce your carbon footprint, or you’re
in desperate need to find a means to get into work every day, Carpooling Made
Easy is a great way to meet others who are interested in carpooling. The app
lets you know of other people in your area who are either looking for a ride or
are willing to give a ride, lets you connect with them to arrange a meeting
place, and tracks the distance traveled and the amount of money owed to the
driver. It’s a great app for people already doing carpooling and as a way to
get more people into carpooling.
PaperKarma
If
you’re like me who gets a bit tired of receiving paper junk mail that you have
absolutely no need or use for, there’s an app for putting that wasted paper to
a halt. PaperKarma lets you take a picture of the mail addressed to you, and
then lets you unsubscribe from the sender’s mailing list. It works so well
because many senders want to know what people have no intention of becoming
their customers, as it costs them money to send out their print mail to the
masses.
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Recycle Bank
We
all like rewards for our good actions, and Recycle Bank delivers. After
becoming a member, you participate by recycling at home or taking online
interactive quizzes and earn points. Over time you can redeem your points for
coupons and gift cards at popular retail and shopping stores. It’s great if
you’re already shopping at the participating stores, and it’s a great way to
support the companies that support people trying to live sustainable
lifestyles.
Seafood Watch
It’s
quite clear that overfishing has taken a toll on the ecosystems of our oceans
and bodies of water, and it’s important to eat fish from healthy areas and are
caught by sustainable processes. Seafood Watch identifies restaurants and shops
that support this idea, and need a bit of help from people who are willing to
support their cause. It’s great for when you’re on the go or visiting an
unfamiliar city, as it shows you a map of shops and restaurants near you.
Author Bio:
This
article was contributed by Mike Hall, who enjoys writing about
smartphones and technology information. Visit Data Recovery Group for information on recovering the
valuable data stored on smartphones.