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Best Eco-Friendly Apps

by Katie Skrzek

Jan 18, 2020

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Tips / Travel

If traveling more sustainably is one of your goals and you don’t know where to start, download these apps designed to make eco-friendly travel easy.

 

EatWith 

Free to download, the EatWith app allows travelers to have a meal with locals, prepared by locals. These immersive experiences are available in more than 130 countries.

 

FairTrip 

The free app serves as a guide for sustainable travel. FairTrip offers recommendations for accommodations, restaurants, activities and other organizations supporting the local economy. These businesses have a positive social impact on the local community.

 

Locavore 

Locavore uses your phone’s GPS to locate the best local, seasonal produce nearest you. The free app offers information on farmers markets, farms and other agricultural venues to visit. Additionally, it provides recipes utilizing these fresh ingredients.

 

Lyft 

If you don’t already have this ride-sharing app downloaded, consider doing it for your next trip. Riders have the option to share a ride for an even more sustainable driving experience. The company also prides itself on its social and environmental initiatives.

 

UNEP Carbon Calculator 

The free app helps calculate your carbon emissions during your travels. The app tracks car, plane and train travel on a per trip basis. It also provides action items of ways you can help.

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