Make your life greener by adopting these 9 free eco-friendly apps

Published by Marie Daffe on December 22, 2016December 22, 2016

[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 30px 0px 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-right”]December 22th, 2016 [/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Mobile apps are not the first thing you think of when it comes to being eco-friendly. And yet, there are so many very simple apps that can make a difference in your daily life. Whether you want to improve the sorting of waste or know which vegetables are in season, there is an app for that. Here are 9 free eco-friendly apps that will help you to be greener.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”tablet”]#climate[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”circle” src=”https://greennews.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Climate-1.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]The aim of the app is to “unite vital, tangible, climate-saving solutions from the leading climate orgs with the most thoughtful, impactful influencers.” Download it and build yourself a profile according to causes that are closed to your heart. You’ll then be suggested actions based on your profile. You can easily share these actions on the social medias and track your progress by measuring reactions of your friends and new followers you have recruited.

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/climate/id786894088?mt=8″ info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here – only on IOS[/x_button][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”tree”]Ecoviate[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”circle” src=”https://greennews.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Ecoviate-1.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]This app encourages social sustainability. It offers newsfeed of environmental activity, environmental tips & products, all in the form of a game in which you can earn eco-points and see your rank among your friends. With Ecoviate you’ll for example learn how to save water and energy in a fun way.

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/ecoviate/id958055350?mt=8″ info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here for IOS[/x_button]

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ecoviate.Ecoviate&hl=en” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here for Android[/x_button]
[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”recycle”]ecoFootprint[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”circle” src=”https://greennews.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/ecofootprint.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]You can calculate your personal ecological footprint with this app and find out how many planets would be needed to sustain humanity if we have all your habits. The calculation takes into account food, daily energy consumption, carbon emissions,… The result is quite accurate thanks to the statistics from the World Wildlife Fund. Another section teach you how to improve your result and share with your friends.

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.ipeddy.PegadaEcologica&hl=en” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here – Android only[/x_button][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”sun-o”]Best before[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”circle” src=”https://greennews.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Bestbefore.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]Best before is based on the barcodes of the products you have in your pantry/ fridge. You scan them and the app automatically find out the expiration date of each item. You will be then alerted before the expiry date. Not only the app can make you avoid food waste but it’s also very useful when it comes to know what is left in stock before going to grocery.

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/grocery-list-to-save-money/id745215888?mt=8″ info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here for IOS[/x_button]

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=th.co.crie.bestbefore&hl=en” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here for Android[/x_button][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”leaf”]Seasonal Food Fruits and Vegs[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” class=”cs-ta-center” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”circle” src=”https://greennews.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Seasons.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text]A very handy app that gives you fruit and vegetable calendar in order to always eat in season, but not only! It also offers a description of the produce and the calories count for each fruit/ vegetable, as well as recipes to cook them.

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.whiterabbit.freshfruitveg&hl=en” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here for Android[/x_button]

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”http://www.seasonsapp.com” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here for IOS[/x_button][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”child”]Farmstand[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”circle” src=”https://greennews.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Farmstand.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]”Fresh food at your fingertips“. Farmstand draws up the list of 8,700 farmers’ markets around the world so you can easily find locally grown food in your area. All the information you need are in the app (address, opening hours,…) You have also the possibility to share pictures of the markets with other users.

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/farmstand/id565635119?mt=8″ info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available on IOS[/x_button]

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”http://www.farmstandapp.com/” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Web version available[/x_button]

[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”star”]Oroeco[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_video_embed no_container=”false” type=”16:9″][/x_video_embed][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Slogan of Oroeco is “Be a Climate Hero!” The app guides you into a greener life by indicating what sustainable choices you can apply to your daily habits (shopping, traveling, eating, etc.) and rewarding you for having set them up. Oroeco wants everybody to be an inspiration for his community in order to reduce our global impact on the environment. It insists also on the savings you can make by lowering your carbon footprint.
[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oroeco/id983454804?mt=8″ info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here on IOS[/x_button]

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oroeco.oroeco&hl=en” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here on Android[/x_button]
[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”globe”]Green Globe[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ class=”cs-ta-center” style=”padding: 0px;”][x_image type=”circle” src=”https://greennews.ie/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/greenglobe.jpg” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]A perfect app for globe trotters! Green Globe app is dedicated to worldwide sustainable tourism. It will “green the way you travel“. It provides eco-options among hotels & resorts, cruises and attractions. You can even book them directly from the app. Green Globe can also guide you in the organization of a green wedding!

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/green-globe-certified-sustainbility/id456292931?mt=8″ info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here on IOS[/x_button]

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.GreenGlobe.gg&hl=en” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here on Android[/x_button][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”bicycle”]Spinlister[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_video_embed no_container=”false” type=”16:9″][/x_video_embed][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Also known as the “AirBnB of bicycles“. This app gives you the opportunity to find a bike from peer-to-peer to rent in 22 countries (United States, Canada, Germany, UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden, Finland, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand, Australia). The service also works for surfboard, stand up paddle board, skis and snowboard. It preserves the environment not only by encouraging soft mobility but also the sharing of resources.

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/spinlister-global-bike-share/id663508077?mt=8″ info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here on IOS[/x_button]

[x_button shape=”square” size=”regular” float=”none” href=”https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=spinlister.prod.app&hl=en” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover”]Available here on Android[/x_button][/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_feature_headline level=”h4″ looks_like=”h4″ icon=”trash”]Waste sorting apps[/x_feature_headline][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Unfortunately, as there’s no centralized system for waste sorting, there’s no centralized app. Apps that are existing are locally limited. Up to you to find the one corresponding to your area. In the US, a very handy one called iRecycle and based on GPS system tells you where to bring your waste for proper treatment.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][cs_text class=”cs-ta-justify”]Featured image: www.farmstandapp.com[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][cs_section parallax=”false” style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”][x_author title=”About the Author” author_id=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section][/cs_content]