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Apple’s iPhone Offers Multiple Green Apps for Users
Apple’s newest phone, the iPhone 4, was released on June 24 to five countries. If there is one thing the iPhone is known for, it’s the device’s wide variety of applications available for download. The technology can be very useful, ranging from apps for recipes and one that can start a vehicle remotely using your iPhone.
While these are some of the more popular applications, there are also several available for download with sustainable living in mind. Since the new iPhone aims to be more efficient and have a longer battery life, why not also install these eco-friendly apps to be more environmentally conscious:
Carbon Footprint Application
This application is a great resource for calculating alternative routes or transportation to the places one visits most. The application is GPS-enabled and allows the user to calculate the carbon footprint- the amount of greenhouse gases produced and natural resources consumed- from daily commuting, business trips or vacation.
My Water Diary
My Water Diary is an app that helps you track the amount of water you consume within a given week through activities such as showering, washing clothes, mopping floors, cleaning dishes and more. By recording your water usage, you can see where you use the most water and determine ways to reduce consumption.
3rdWhale Mobile
This app is designed to find green businesses in one’s location using GPS technology. The app offers six categories of search and is a great tool to find environmentally friendly businesses near a specific location.
GreenMeter
GreenMeter is an app that can be used to track a vehicle’s fuel and power usage. The app evaluates your driving habits to increase vehicle efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and lower your environmental impact. Results are displayed in real time, while driving, to give instantaneous feedbackfew of the available options for using a powerful device to help make simple life decisions aimed at living a more sustainable lifestyle. Check out the full listing of green applications available for purchase from Apple’s App Store, by visiting these websites for more details:
http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/top-10-green-iphone-apps/.
http://www.thenewecologist.com/2010/02/8-money-saving-and-green-iphone-apps/