It’s a fact of life. As humans, we create enormous amounts of waste, and the amount of stuff we throw away is constantly increasing. Recycling is a positive way to impact the world in which we live. Whether you are looking to start recycling or are already an avid recycler, here are some apps to help you do your part to save the environment.
iRecycle:聽The iRecycle app helps you recycle your waste by helping you find local recycling opportunities when you are on the go or at home. The app features more than 1,600,000 ways to recycle more than 350 materials in the U.S. The app can tell you how, where and when to recycle numerous materials and using your location, users can get access to details for collection points. The app also features the ability to connect with your friends and family about your recycling efforts through Facebook, Twitter, SMS and email. Cost: Free to download to iOS and Android. Find it: www.earth911.com/irecycle.
Olio:聽One of the areas where most waste is produced is through food. The Olio app helps combat food waste by connecting neighbors and local shops to share surplus food. From homegrown vegetables to artisan bread from local bakeries to over catering from events, users can share their surplus food for neighbors to pick up. Users can upload a picture, add a brief description and provide pickup details through the app. The app also features notifications when you receive a message from another user or when new food near you is added to the app, to decide whether you want the pickup to be at your home, at a drop-box location or in a public place. Cost: Free to download to iOS and Android. Find it: www.olioex.com.
Recycle Coach:聽The Recycle Coach app allows users to never lose track of collection with a detailed collection calendar customized to your address, set reminders for collections, the ability to search the 鈥淲hat Goes Where?鈥� database for detailed disposal instructions specific to your area and the ability to keep track of upcoming events and drop-off dates. Cost: Free to download to iOS and Android. Find it: .
RecycleNation:聽The RecycleNation app is designed to increase responsible recycling rates across the U.S. A location-based app, RecycleNation allows users to search for recycling locations, find places to mail in items for recycling, share recycling tips with friends and family, and view and track their environmental impact. The app includes directions, hours of operation, contact information, additional materials accepted for recycling for any location. Users also can choose from 13 material categories with more than 2,500 items to find out what and how items can be recycled. The app also allows users to track their recycling progress and quantify their effect on the environment. Cost: Free to download to iOS and Android. Find it: For iOS, . For Android, .
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