The green movement is very real. Responsible earth citizens across the globe are making efforts to do what is right for the ecology. Given the delicate state of the environment today, it is
The green movement is very real. Responsible earth citizens across the globe are making efforts to do what is right for the ecology. Given the delicate state of the environment today, it is important that every one of us makes whatever effort we can to save Mother Nature. Every bit counts and no contribution is too small. At least today, it is a choice. Soon, it will be a necessity. So in order to safeguard the future generations, we need to act now. Good use of consumer technology can make fulfilling this responsibility a breeze.
The great thing is that with the mobile revolution here, doing our part is not at all difficult. Today, there are numerous mobile apps that help you do your bit for the environment. Our constant companions, our smartphones, help us accomplish so many other tasks in our routine lives, so why not help us be more environmentally conscious and responsible?
Some of the many categories of eco - friendly apps are mentioned below. Take your pick, and start being a friend of the environment.
1. Fuel savers - One of the most important natural resources today is fuel. The challenge faced by us today is the absence of sustainable alternate sources for powering motor vehicles. Add to that the fact that gasoline and diesel take millions of years to replenish, and we have a problem on our hands. A simple way to avoid fuel wastage is to carpool. Today, smartphones allow you to hook up with carpool partners local to your area, and manage the whole process very smoothly.
2. Energy savers - We all would like to reduce our electricity bills. Other than pure personal financial implications, reducing electricity consumption is also great for the environment. Lesser consumption means lesser fuel utilization for energy creation, which in turn means a greener planet. However, you do not need to live in darkness, freeze in your home, or endure the sweltering heat wave without air conditioning to save energy. Using the energy saving applications, you can learn about techniques to save energy, find energy efficient solutions for your daily needs, and maintain your good energy behavior by setting up alerts and reminders.
3. Better shoppers - You can improve your personal behavior, but what about supporting the organizations that are practicing the same at a much larger scale, and the products that are good for the environment? There are some really good smart shopping products for your smart device that let you improve your shopping habit s by choosing the eco - friendly products. You can simply scan a barcode, and the app tells you how its rated environment wise. This helps you complete your shopping while feeling good about having done right by Mother Nature.
4. Recycle aids – Recycling is a great way to show you care about the ecosystem. By recycling you are giving back to the supply chain without any additional cost to yourself, and preventing wastage. However, a common challenge is to know what can and cannot be recycled, and to find a location for recycling your items. The GPS location services enabled recycling apps allow you to overcome both the challenges, by telling you what you want to know about recycling, and searching a nearby location for your recycling needs.
5. Wastage preventers – American waste a whopping thirty three million tons of food every year, costing about 165 billion dollars. That is about 40% of all the food purchased annually in the US. These numbers tell a sorry tale. You could save a lot of personal food wastage by tracking and planning your consumption, and the expiry dates of the food items purchased. Once again, all through your smartphone interface.
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