Dec. 10, 2021

We live in the age of sustainability. Many people today are more conscious of their environment than ever before. And with good reason when you consider the frequency and seriousness of climate-related disasters occurring in one place after another.

That individuals can contribute their own quota in reducing the effects of climate change has led many individuals to reevaluate their lifestyle, even making changes where necessary. But the good news is that you do not have to go it alone.

Truth be told, issues around the environment and climate can seem overwhelming and daunting for people who are new to the space. If this describes how you feel, we’ve got you covered!

Did you know that technology is easily among the most efficient tools that can help in the ongoing fight against climate change while protecting the earth from degradation?

That is why in this piece, we explore some mobile sustainability apps that can be used to track and tweak every aspect of our lives (offline, of course).

From understanding how much impact you’re leaving on the environment as you go about your day-to-day activities, to taking positive practical action in response to the climate emergency or getting daily reminders to care for your household plants, the 5 sustainability apps might help you succeed in your determination to live greener.

Earth Hero
Just as the name implies, Earth Hero is a mobile application that empowers you to take positive practical action in response to climate emergencies.

Not only does it aim to connect you to a global community of changemakers addressing climate change and the rapid extinction of species, but it also boasts of ideas for healthy, smart, satisfying ways to live.

For users passionate about the environment, the Earth Hero app allows them to choose from hundreds of personalized actions in areas such as travel, food, energy, and advocacy. Even better, they can also set their own green goals as well as share their actions with others.

Plant Care Reminder
To survive and thrive beautifully, plants need loads of care. Because plants require just the right amount of attention and care, some jokingly liken them to babies. Perhaps you’ve once entertained the thoughts of owning a plant but feel you’re too busy to tend to one.

Plant Care Reminder is a simple and convenient way to always know the condition of your plants and take care of them in time.

You can select an icon or add your own image of your plants; set notifications as well as the frequency of care including watering, fertilizing, spraying the plant. The app also allows you to add comments to monitor the progress and health of your plants.

My Little Plastic Footprint
Our world is literally drowning in plastic waste. Though plastics are viewed as a necessary evil, you can do much to protect the environment from the harmful effects of plastic pollution. This is where My Little Plastic Footprint comes in.

The mobile application is designed to help you reduce your plastic footprint and put you on a plastic diet. To use it, you simply need to choose one or more of these six areas of your life where you use plastics – bathroom, kitchen, travel, leisure, household, and garden – and start your plastic diet.

My Little Plastic Footprint can help you to calculate your contribution to plastic pollution using the Plastic Mass Index (PMI). The closer your PMI is to zero, the less you contribute; the closer your PMI gets to 100, the more you contribute.

The Capture App
Capture is a free-to-use carbon (CO2) tracker that gives users tips about emissions from everyday mobility and dietary choices.

Many are not aware that their daily activities leave an impact on the environment, at least to some degree. carbon footprint. Yes, every individual has a carbon footprint, that is the total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions.

Around the world, the average is closer to 4 tons. Climate scientists advise that the average global carbon footprint per year needs to drop under 2 tons by 2050 if we’re to succeed in limiting global temperature to 1.5C.

With the Capture app GPS-based algorithm, you’ll be able to automatically track transportation emissions and keep track of journey modes and estimated journey length on the move.

If you’re faced with a choice of taking a car, bus, plane, or bicycle, Capture can use GPS information (with your permission) to predict CO2 emissions & provide you insights into your carbon footprint and how you can set a monthly target to reduce it.

JouleBug
JouleBug is a fun and easy way to make your everyday habits more sustainable anywhere you are- at home, work, and outing. The app teaches users how to manage resources, without using them up.

JouleBug organizes sustainability tips into Actions that you Buzz in the app when you do them in real-life. You can track your impact with your career stats and fill your Trophy Case. The app can help you to save money, have fun, and teach you how to be a good citizen of the Earth.

Courtesy: Climateaction.africa