While many of us would like to live more sustainably, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start. But with the help of these four eco apps you’ll be on the right path to greener living.
By Jane Hosking
Rippl
Living a green life largely comes down to our daily habits, and while we may have good intentions, sticking to our aims is easier said than done. Rippl is effectively an eco personal assistant that helps you build green living habits into your daily life by suggesting changes you can make, allowing you to set goals, and then reminding you to follow through. So whether it’s remembering to take reusable shopping bags, or encouraging you to recycle, this app will keep you accountable and track your progress in going green.
Price: Free
Available on: iOS, coming to Android soon
Seafood Watch
Overfishing of our oceans is one of today’s biggest environmental problems. So how can we make sure that we’re not part of the problem? Seafood Watch helps you choose ocean-friendly seafood by allowing you to search what is sustainable to eat and what’s not. The app also allows you to share and locate businesses that serve sustainable seafood.
Price: Free
Available on: iOS, Android
Buycott
Buycott is one of the best apps out there to help you learn about the social and environmental impact of the products you buy. By simply scanning the barcode of a product, you can see information about the company and if there are any campaigns against them due to questionable ethical practices. By checking these campaigns and becoming a more informed consumer you can use your buying power to take a stand against harmful products or companies.
Price: Free
Available on: iOS, Android
Farmstand
Most of us know that buying locally grown food from markets means that you not only get better quality produce and support local farmers, but you also help reducing the carbon footprint of transporting food long distances. With Farmstand you can now easily register and find locally grown food at farmers markets near you. The app provides information on each market, its opening times, photos, and a map of its location. This app has yet to take off in Jordan, but when and if it does it should become an incredibly useful resource for finding fresh, eco-friendly food.
Price: Free
