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App Finder: Best Earth Day apps DailyTidings.com Writer Posted Apr. 17, 2015 @ 6:28 am Updated Apr 17, 2015 at 6:40 AM Posted Apr. 17, 2015 @ 6:28 am Updated Apr 17, 2015 at 6:40 AM » Social News p bs:newslist StartDate="20121121" EndDate="p bs:datecalc Months="3"" DateSort="1" UseObjects="1" ObjectClass="81" Taxonomywords="2324,665" ExactTaxonomyMatch="1" Image="1" Count="4" --> Earth Day is almost here, and in celebration, we’ve rounded up some of the most eco-friendly apps available on the market. Learn more about ways to conserve energy and save money when you download these user-friendly smartphone utilities. And don’t forget, Earth Day is Wednesday, April 22. 1. GoodGuide: GoodGuide is a mobile app that makes Earth-friendly shopping a snap. Simply scan a product’s barcode with your smartphone and get instant product ratings as you shop. The app has info on just about everything: Its database of more than 120,000 products includes food, personal care and household products. Each product page has information on how safe, healthy, green and ethical the item is. Free for iOS and Android. http://www.goodguide.com 2. Carbon Emissions Calculator: Find out how much carbon dioxide you release with this handy app. To find out, you’ll enter in how much money you spent on utility bills (electricity, heating and natural gas) and the app will pull up your carbon dioxide output. From there, the app will give you a goal to help you reduce your carbon footprint, along with some ideas to get you started. Free for Android. http://bit.ly/1JaYeAF 3. Light Bulb Finder: This fun free app can help you save energy… and cash. Open it up and it will help you switch out all your regular lightbulbs for energy-efficient ones with the right style, light quality and fit. The app also features information on cost, savings and environmental impact, and you can see photos of all of the bulbs, as well. The app also lets you make a shopping list so you can buy bulbs directly through the app or at a local store. Free for iOS and Android. http://www.lightbulbfinder.net 4. iRecycle: iRecycle is an application for finding local, convenient recycling opportunities when you are on the road or at home. iRecycle provides access to more than 1,600,000 ways to recycle more than 350 materials, whether you live in the U.S., Mexico or Canada. When you enter your ZIP code, the app will point you toward local recycling centers, offering their contact info as well as their hours and the types of materials they collect. Free for iOS. http://www.earth911.com FEATURED APP Locavore: Want to eat green, too? Locavore is an app that can help you find the farmer’s market nearest to you, so you’ll never miss out on fresh produce and locally made goods. The app also offers seasonal recipes, so you’ll never wonder what to whip up with your farmer’s market haul. 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