Green apps to help you to live a more sustainable life
We all have our doubts at times. Where should I throw out my used batteries or the empty toner cartridge? Which container recycles the lids off glass jars? Are the lightbulbs I use at home the ones that use least energy? Now, a single glance at our mobile can help us to find out what to do in order to make our lives more sustainable.
IT’S ECO, IT’S LOGICAL
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Mobile applications help us to manage our day-to-day lives better. They can guide us to an address, measure the results of our sports activities, we can use them to make a recipe, book a hotel or control the household budget. They have become essential both in leisure time and at work. But apps can also contribute to improving the planet or, at least, reducing our environmental impact on it.
Most of the actions that we perform during the day have consequences on the environment. Often, we are unaware of it, but every time we shop, clean the house, dress, eat or travel, we are leaving a mark on the planet. It is important to be aware and there is no better way to do this than with the help of a series of apps that guide us in reducing our environmental impact.
Go Green
A simple application that offers ecological advice. Each time it is opened, the user receives a new tip or trick that wille ncourage them to live in a more environmentally friendly way. (In English)
EcoHuella
Determines your ecological footprint through a simple test that is divided into six areas (water, technology, energy, transport, clothing and food). It also helps you reduce it with practical advice.
Green Globe
To try to counteract the harmful effects oftravelling, there are apps that allow us to look for green alternatives to theusual holidays. Green Globe is a guide that offers a selection of hotels,resorts and sustainable tourism experiences depending on the country youchoose. (In English)
EcoLugares
A very useful app if you are into a healthy lifestyle. By allowing it to see your location, the app will indicate on a map or in a list all the nearby restaurants that include organic products in their menus. In addition, you can consult information about food additives.
Fuel Calculator
This app calculates the amount of fuel consumed ona given route. In this way, you can know how much you save by taking adifferent route, a shorter one, one with less traffic, or reducing your speedand thus wasting less fuel. (In English)
iHuerting
If we have chosen to lead an ecological lifestyle, food plays a very important role. Growing your own vegetables at home, as well as being fun, can be an effective way to save, eat healthier and avoid the environmental impact of modern agriculture. With the iHuerting application you can easily grow an urban vegetable garden. The app reminds you when to water or fertilise and how to prevent plant pests organically. You can also share your experiences with friends.
Save electricity
We are frequently unaware of energy consumption until we check the bills. With this app, you can calculate the electrical expenditure of each of the devices at home or at work. In this way, you can know which ones consume more energy and adapt their use so that the planet and, also your pocket, suffer a little less.
Ecology and sustainability are not at odds with technology. Phones and tablets can be an immense help in keeping us about environmental topics and raise awareness about some issues related to ecology, which we often forget. A way of life that respects our planet more is possible.
