5 apps to help you reduce your carbon footprint

Sometimes we need a kick in the pants to inspire us to do more to save the planet. Sadly, sometimes it can be something like a clip from “Our Planet,” a new Netflix documentary series.

The clip below shows a walrus trying to climb a cliff to reach other walruses. The walruses don’t have much ice to live on anymore, so it has to settle for the cliffs. Viewer discretion is advised for this video:

Whether you consider yourself an environmentalist or not, we can all agree that we want to keep the planet healthy. Unfortunately, parts of our day-to-day lives have negative repercussions to our climate.

We compiled a list of some of our favorite apps that can help you reduce your carbon footprint and more.

JouleBug

It’s sometimes hard to know where to start when it comes to reducing your carbon footprint. Most of us know that recycling and car-pooling are good options, but where do you go from there?

JouleBug offers different tips and tricks on how you can form more sustainable habits and better utilize resources.

You can also track your results to see the impact you’ve made to your carbon footprint and the money you’ve saved.

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CleanSpace

You’re in your car out for a drive when suddenly a smell slaps you in the face. As you pass a refinery, you now have to deal with breathing in noxious fumes.

CleanSpace lets you know the amount of pollution in the air, whether you’re indoors or outdoors. It will also show you the best route to take in order to avoid highly polluted areas.

Where the app truly helps the planet is by showing you the amount of pollutants you are adding to the air from your own commute. 

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HappyCow

If you’re looking for eco-friendly food, finding a restaurant or store that vegan options can be difficult. HappyCow alleviates that burden by finding them for you.

Whether you’re looking for a quick fast-food meal or if you need a hotel with vegan accommodations, HappyCow is there for you.

HappyCow is essentially the Yelp of the vegan community. You can leave your own reviews and tips for the next patron to better their experience. The app also helps you plan your diet or weight-loss journey.

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Carbon Footprint Calculator

From your home’s central heating to the emissions from your car, you are producing a lot of carbon dioxide. The problem is that it’s hard to tell just how much.

Enter the Carbon Footprint Calculator app. Through this app, you enter your information to determine your carbon output. You enter info like what kind of car you drive, how often you drive it, and information on how much you spend on heating.

The app also sets goals for you to reach as well as tips to reduce your carbon footprint. Tips can be as simple as making sure your lights are turned off. 

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PaperKarma

Wanna know what’s cool? Saving the planet. Wanna know what’s also cool? No longer getting junk mail.

Every year 85 billion pieces of junk mail end up in landfills across the country. PaperKarma offers the solution to lighten the load so you can stop getting unwanted junk mail.

Simply snap a picture of the mail and PaperKarma will automatically get you off that company’s mailing list.

PaperKarma can stop magazines, fake offers, catalogs, and even the Yellow Pages from showing up in your mailbox.

Say goodbye to unwanted credit card offers, and hello to your empty trash bin.

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Wrapping up

If you are looking for more information about climate change and what you can do, we have the solution. Click here to see our solutions for reinforcing good habits on climate change. 

The fight against climate change is ongoing, and it needs your support. Using these apps can give you a leg-up, as well as help with your own personal self-improvement.

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