Urban dwellers may have become eco-conscious but often they have no idea from where to start changing their lifestyle and turn it into a greener one. The app makers have rightly evaluated this problem and launched several interesting and informative green apps.
The green apps promote and support an eco-friendly lifestyle and offer sufficient information for sustaining one. You can install apps which will offer you eco-friendly recipes or opt for one app which will tell you ways to run your household using the green thumb. Some of the best green apps have been listed in the following to help you make your pick.
Carbon footprint calculator
This is an amazing app for eco-conscious urban dwellers. Carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide produced by your home and lifestyle. This app will calculate your home’s carbon footprint if you enter data about energy consumption. It will also give you sufficient information on reducing the carbon footprint.
This app is available at present for Android devices. You may also try the Eco Footprint app which works in almost a similar manner. You can calculate the environmental impact of your commutation and eating habits. Sharing the results with friends is also easy with this app on board.
JouleBug
When we were young our parents always gave us something in return of being good or ding good. JouleBug will reward you for making eco-friendly choices. It offers different types of badges, pins and also points if you perform particular eco-friendly tasks. You will get points for walking to the grocery store or biking to work. You will also get rewarded for eating less meat, recycling and reusing. You can also use this app for measuring how effectively you have reduces energy waste and energy bills.
Recyclemore Search
Recyclemore Search is another helpful app which will make it easier for you to recycle stuffs. It will help you in finding the nearest recycle points using the Google Maps. You can report what you think is not good by using photographs through this app. This app is now available in both iOS and Android platforms.
iRecycle
Everyday we come across household gadgets which have completed their life cycle. Throwing away gadgets, appliances or furniture can feel like a waste. This app will give you access to the database of Earth911.com, where you will find 100,000 proper locations for recycling and disposal. It will find most suitable recycling locations according to the neighborhood you live in.
Paper Karma
Are you being harassed by too many junk mails sent to your address? Download the Paper Karma app which will simplify your life at the touch of a button. The app works in an amazingly innovative way. You will have to take a clear picture of the junk mails and upload it into the app. The app will then take action and get your name off the mailing list of the senders. In 2012, the Paper Karma was honored as one of the best apps of Apple.
Fuel calculator
Transportation is an important part of our urban lifestyle but people have also become aware of the adverse effects of fossil fuel combustion. If you want to keep a tab on your car’s fuel consumption then get the Fuel Calculator app. This app calculates the fuel required for traveling through a particular route. You can then select a shorter route where there is less traffic to reduce fuel consumption. This app works on Android platform.
Green apps can help you in leading a more sustainable lifestyle. Get apps that can improve your life and help you in reducing your carbon footprint.
