Apps for a Greener You

When it comes to being green in our day-to-day lives, many of us have the best intentions – but when it comes to putting them into practice, we somehow find that we don’t have time or are simply confused about what we’re supposed to be doing. Thankfully, the apps below take all the effort out of living a greener life. They’re easy to use and could help you (and your family) save tons of money in addition to reducing your carbon footprint. And don’t forget – every little really does help, so encourage your family and friends to get downloading!

JouleBug

Available on: iOS and Android

This fun app is designed to inject some enjoyment into sustainable living. By turning energy saving into a game, it helps users track their everyday consumption and see where they might be going wrong.Every time a user makes a sustainable choice or carries out a positive sustainable action, they move up the app’s leaderboard. The eye-catching interface and element of friendly competition is ideal for getting kids involved! Interested in teaching kids more on environmental issues and responsibilities? This useful guide from Greenconduct.com has some good beginners’ tips.

Light Bulb Finder

Available on: iOS and Android

Light Bulb Finder can be downloaded free of charge and is designed to help you switch your conventional lightbulbs for more environmentally friendly alternatives. Enter your light fittings and the quality of light you’re looking for, and it will tell you where to go and how much you’ll need to spend. Though the savings might not be significant, it’s a great way for environmentally conscious homeowners to make asimple and positive difference in their day-to-day lives. You’ll save yourself considerable amounts of time and hassle, since LED bulbs need changing much less frequently than their halogen cousins (some have a lifespan of up to 20 years!)

EnergySaver

Available on: iOS and Android

EnergySaverworks on the premise that if you “spend a little time, you can save a lot of money”- and they’re not kidding. First, create profiles for your electric, gas and water appliances, then use the app to analyse your consumption and identify the most energy-sapping appliances and times of day.You can then take action to cut your usage, reduce wear and tear on your appliances and do your bit towards halting global warming. Want to increase your green credentials further? Why not look at switching to a provider with a sustainable business model – some of the most environmentally friendly electricity suppliers also offer the most affordable electricity rates in New South Wales.

Household Bills Splitter

Available on: iOS and Android

Okay, so this one’s not strictly about being greener – but if you live in a shared house or apartment, it will save you a considerable amount of hassle (and a good few arguments, too!) Enter all the bills to be paid in the app, then let it calculate how much each person owes and keep track of who has paid what. Definitely a weight off your shoulders!

ICAO Green Meetings Calculator

Available on: iOS and Android

Does your organisation often need to plan meetings with attendees from a variety of far-flung locations? The Green Meetings Calculator from the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) could be for you – it’s a sophisticated and innovative tool that ranks potential meeting locations based on who’s coming, where they’re coming from and how much CO2 their journeys will generate. The app can help you plan everything from small meetings to major conferences. Ideal for the environmentally conscious business person!