Five Shades of Green
Posted on Tue, May 01, 2012
By Clio V. Rourke | @cvrourke
How did you celebrate Earth Day? Of course one day a year is not enough to make an environmental impact – thank goodness social media is there to help you be sustainable every day (compiled by Mashable).
Live to learn:
1. Green Genie
TechCrunch’s favorite green app was developed by sustainability pros and helps you live green everyday through tips, projects, and resources – “it's like getting a master's degree in sustainability.” The app also connects users with the Green Genie Global Community on Facebook, where you can chat with fellow Captain Planets.
Available on iOS.
The sunny side:
2. Solarchecker
Oh where do you put those solar panels? The SMA Solarchecker can tell you how much solar energy a location provides and how much energy and CO2 you’ll save. You’ll further learn the expected ROI and which solar energy specialists live closest to you.
Available on iOS.
It’s the details that matter:
3. Green Power Battery Saver
How often do you have to re-charge your smartphone? Right. To save power (and the planet), download the GreenPower Battery Saver. This energy-smart app automatically turns off your Wifi, Mobile data, and Bluetooth when you don’t need it and turns it back on when you do, bringing you “many extra hours to your battery life.”
Available for Android.
4. GoodGuide
Scan before you shop. GoodGuide’s barcode scanning feature “instantly reveals whether products are safe, healthy, green and socially responsible.” You can even personalize the app to rate products based on your preferred cause.
Available on iOS and Android.
La vida local:
5. Locavore
Find the closest farmer’s market or, even more direct, the closest farm to make sure your food is fresh and local. Locavore also tells you which food items are or are about to be in-season and helps you find recipes for them. Enjoy!
Available on iOS and Android.