The modern environmental movement began on April 22, 1970, when Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator from Wisconsin, headed an environmental teach-in with over 20 million participants. This event became known as Earth Day, now in its 42nd year and observed by more than 500 million people in 175 countries.
This year’s Earth Day theme is “Mobilize the Earth,” actively encouraging world leaders to put us on the path to sustainability and take the green economy seriously. Earth Day isn’t just for helping the planet one day out of the year — it’s a great way to begin a green, environmentally conscious lifestyle.
There are various avenues you can take to support this year’s Earth Day initiative, and a great way to mobilize the earth is by using mobile devices. Check out these apps that can help you go green in time for Earth Day, and set a precedent for the rest of the year.
With iRecycle, you get instant access to more than 1 million ways to recycle, plus the latest in green news and tips for improving your own lifestyle.
Available on iOS.
Green Kitchen helps you whip up organic vegetarian food that is sustainable and requires less energy consumption. The recipes are handpicked and easy to follow.
Available on iOS.
GreenPower Battery Saver provides your battery with more life by automatically turning Wi-Fi, mobile data and bluetooth on and off and when you need them.
Available on Android.
The Green Genie is "your complete guide to a sustainable lifestyle." Developed by professionals, this app has a huge database of green tips, sustainable projects and valuable resources.
Available on iOS.
Locavore uses your phone's GPS to find farmers and farmer's markets in your areas with in-season, local food. Locavore gives you profiles, directions, lists of what's in season and recipes.
Available on iOS and Android.
Learning about the planet -- and learning what needs to be done for it -- can be fun. This app quizzes you on your geographical knowledge, from capital cities to natural extremes.
Available on iOS and Android.
Greenhouse gases have some of the worst effects on global climate change. UNEP Carbon Calculator lets you calculate how much CO2 is given off when you travel.
Available on iOS.
By using Wunderlist to keep track of your to-do list, you reduce the need for Post-it notes and other paper products while increasing your productivity.
Available on iOS.
This app reads information from a database to determine solar radiation at your exact location, helping you set up solar panels for alternative energy.
Available on iOS.
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