If you’re interested in ways you can help the environment there is no shortage of information out there; in fact, there is so much it’s sometimes hard to sort through it and find what you want. This list of apps is for those wishing to include green initiatives in their lifestyle and who are looking for ways to do so. You’ll find a wide variety of information here and may want to download a number of these to help you with everyday tips, hints, and information.
5 Dec 2015, by Cherry Mae Torrevillas
If you're trying to do your part for the
environment by recycling the iRecycle app can make the process a whole lot
smoother. This app provides users with all kinds of information on how you
can go about recycling and what materials you can recycle. The app will make
note of your location and then you will find out when, where, and how you can
go about recycling in your area. The information in this app can be used in the
U.S., Canada, and Mexico. You can help to get the word out by sharing content
with friends and family by email, SMS, Twitter, and Facebook.
When picking products that are cruelty free
it can be a rather difficult process. The Cruelty-Free can make the process a
whole lot easier by giving users the ability to search by product and/or
company and then discover if they are cruelty-free. All you have to do is scan
the barcode in order to get the details. This app is always being updated so it
stays current, you can read descriptions about the companies, and feel secure
in your choices. In total you'll find more than 200 different companies that offer
cruelty-free products, opening all new doors for consumers.
PETA is one of the largest, if not the
largest, organizations out there that is doing its best to protect the right of
animals. The PETA app gives users the ability to stay current on news from the
association, donate to PETA, take part in action alerts that are always being
sent out, and even earn points to put towards badges. The user interface is
simple to browse: just use the bar along the bottom to donate, view current
alerts, and your own PETA rank. If you’re not familiar with PETA this is a
great way to learn about the organization and see if it’s something you want to
support.
Green initiatives in your home can be
challenging enough, never mind when you're traveling. The Green Globe -
Certified Sustainability app provides users with ways they can follow their
lifestyle choices even when they're on holidays. View information about
sustainable attractions, conference centers, tour experiences, hotels, and
resorts. These locations are from around the world. Now you can feel good about
your choices even when you aren’t home. In fact "Green Travel" is a
whole new movement that is popular and catching on fast. In order to meet the
standards the locations have to follow 40 different criteria.
While you may be making a conscious effort
in items around your home as you try to follow a green lifestyle, picking green
beauty and health care products can be a bit more difficult. The Skin Deep® app
provides users with safety assessments that have been done on 2,500 brands
covering over 72,000 personal care products. As far as the ingredient list goes
there are more than 9,000. Each product is given a score so you know
how safe it is to use. The products found in this app include lotions,
shampoos, diaper cream, sunscreen, toothpaste, lip balm, soap, shaving
products, and more. It features both men and women's products.
Are you living a gluten-free lifestyle and
could use a little guidance? The Find Me Gluten Free app provides you with all
kinds of information that will prove to be useful. This app will find all the
businesses in your area and then give you reviews and ratings, the address and
directions to the location, and its gluten-free menu to browse through. The
menus also give you the details on allergies so you can avoid the products that
will cause a reaction. Move through the app with ease, get pricing
information, contact the location from the app, and share content.
Preparing meals at home gives you the
chance to be in control of the ingredients. The Green Kitchen app is filled
with vegetarian recipes that use healthy items. There are 110 recipes in total
and are spread out across main courses, drinks, and snacks that are easy to
prepare. There are photos for the recipes, this one is universal and works on
all your devices, you can save your favorite recipes, there is an estimated cooking
time, and you can share recipes with friends and family in a variety of ways.
If you’d prefer, you can print the recipes to follow them on a hard copy.
One way in which you can live a green
lifestyle is by choosing healthy food options that you have grown yourself. The
Gardening app provides you with the guidance you need to start your very own
home garden. Learn about planting herbs, fruit, and flowers. The app covers all
the basics when it comes to care and maintenance. You can even read up on the
history of 50 plant species. Perhaps you already have a little know-how when it
comes to gardening, the app can still prove to be useful since there is such
specific information offered.
The Lifesum app is all about making a
difference in the world and in your life by changing the way you go about
things. This app can help you reach your own personal health goals through
exercise and healthy eating choices. This app can be used on all your devices
including the Apple Watch so it's always available to you. The features
included are a pedometer, the ability to share content, trackers for
exercise/meals/and water, and the app supports Apple Health integration. You'll
never forget to drink enough water in a day again because this one will remind you,
and because you're given details of your data you can also learn about where
you can improve.
