A while back I was dubbed one of the “green” employees of BBR Creative. I always turn off my lights and computer monitor whenever I step out of my office; I absolutely hate to waste paper; and whatever I know can be recycled goes in the bin instead of my office trash can.
I admit I am by no means the greenest person on the planet. In the grand spectrum of eco-friendliness, I am a definite greenhorn (lame pun intended). But I do what I can with the knowledge I’ve acquired thus far about living a green lifestyle.
Being green is definitely not easy though! There are so many new terms, guidelines and issues to learn and remember that being earth-friendly can quickly become confusing. Many people want to be involved, but they just don’t know where to start.
Luckily, there are hundreds of green-related mobile applications that are helping people to make more socially conscious lifestyle choices. On Earth Day, I came across several useful websites that list and explain eco-friendly apps available today:
50 green apps to help you sprout an eco-friendly lifestyle - LA Times online
The Best Free iPhone Apps for Earth Day - Earth911.com
10 Free iPhone Apps to Help You Go Green for Earth Day- Mashable.com
My favorite application mentioned is the Gorgeously Green Survival Guide for the iPhone. It’s touted as “a quick reference eco-guide for the woman on the go.” The application guides you through the confusion of shopping for eco-friendly choices, and you can even create “Gorgeously Green Checklists” while you’re at the store stockpiling everything from meats and produce to lipstick. In addition, the app gives you tips on being green, advice on saving money while going green and ways to dispose of hazardous materials. Using this application eases the pressure of trying to remember what products are good vs. bad and helps consumers to overcome the hurdle of not knowing the first steps to take when becoming green.
