(Our Tech Blog) With society taking a new attitude towards how we treat the environment, many people are looking for ways to make their life more “Green” friendly. If you are one of these people, getting a SIM Only mobile device is a great way to get started as you will find many apps that help you make your life Eco-friendly. Here is a quick look at the Top 5 Eco Friendly apps you can find on your SIM Only device.
Carbon Meter
An Android app developed by ViralMesh, Carbon Meter encourages users to stay green in two ways. Firstly, it tracks how much CO2 emissions you save when doing Green Friendly activities, such as walking or biking instead of driving in a car or taking public transportation. Secondly, the app rewards those who save the World from Carbon emissions by offering coupons and special deals. The more you go green, the higher the level you get, and the more coupons you receive. With Carbon Meter, not only are you saving the environment, but you are saving some cash at the same time.
PedNav
If you want to rack up those rewards that Carbon Meter is ready to dish out, PedNav for the iPhone is a great way to get started on that. PedNav makes getting around cities both easy and efficient. Just tell the app your plans of the day, such as which stores you are going to or landmarks you want to see, and PedNav will create personalized itinerary that will help you get to those locations the quickest and safest way possible on foot or by bike. It even tells you how long you can spend at each place if you want to make it to all of your destinations in one day. A great app for any tourist looking to stay green on vacation.
GreenMeter
While Carbon Meter is great for those of us who try not to drive, for many people using a car is a necessity. Available on the iPhone and iPod Touch, GreenMeter turns everyday driving into an initiative to go green. While driving, GreenMeter uses the iPhone’s accelerometer to detect how fast you are going, the G-Forces you are exerting on turns, and how aerodynamic you are keeping the car. It then offers tips and suggestions on how to make driving adventures more Eco-friendly, like suggesting a steady cruising speed or teaching smoother driving techniques. For the Eco-minded driver, this app is a must have.
Avego
One of the things people are doing for the environment is taking their cars off of the road whenever possible. This makes carpooling a very attractive option. Avego for the iPhone allows anybody to offer up vacant seats in their car for others users to occupy in exchange for a small fee for the trip. The result? Fewer emissions, less traffic on the road, and savings for many of its users. Everybody wins.
Control4
An absolute must have for anyone looking to help the environment. Control4, available on the iPhone and iPad, with the help of some technical know-how, taps into your house’s electrical grid and allows you to access You can control your lights, thermostat, TVs, audio systems, air conditioners, security systems, and more all with the simple touch of a button. Left your lights on? No problem. Turn them off from anywhere with Control4. This is the ultimate app for anyone who is serious about living an Eco-friendly life.
Article written by Tre Wiseman from Cell Phone Expert where lots of different cell phone plans can be compared.
source: http://www.watchonepiecepoint.com/2011/08/top-5-eco-apps-to-help-you-stay-green/