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With these helpful resources, greener living is just a tap away! Gorgeously Green Survival Guide
Locavore
iPhone App (free) or online
iPhone App (free)
From lipstick to light bulbs, the “Do it Gorgeously” app by Gorgeously Green will guide you through the confusion of shopping for ecofriendly choices and give you convenient and helpful lists on-thego. It offers money-saving, environmental tips, tells you which items should be purchased organic, alerts you to what chemicals you should avoid in your make-up and, most importantly, lets you indulge in guilt-free shopping.
Based on your phone’s GPS location, Locavore makes the search for local, in-season food simple by pinpointing farmers markets near you and providing all the info you need on profile pages. Also learn what’s in-season locally, right now and get recipe suggestions to make with your fresh, local food!
www.gorgeouslygreen.com
www.getlocavore.com
Ocean Wise iPhone App (free) or online Vancouver-based conservation program aimed at informing Canadian consumers on sustainable seafood and helping them make better choices when purchasing it or dining out. www.oceanwise.ca
TheGoodGuide
EWG Sunscreen Buyer’s Guide iPhone App (free) With hundreds of choices on the market, this app can help you choose the best sun protection for your family based on the analysis of over 1,700 suncare products. Offering a complete guide to finding the best options, whether you’re looking for the kids or yourself, each sunscreen is reviewed based on the ingredients used so you can be aware of exaggerated SPF claims, potentially hazardous ingredients and products with oxybenzone, a hormone-disrupting compound. An easy-to-read scoring system and top sunscreens list makes this a must-have for sunny days. www.ewg.com
iPhone App (free) or online The bar code scanning feature of the iPhone App lets users scan an item in-store and it will reveal whether the product is safe, healthy, green and socially responsible. Or look up products on their website to see their ranking for health, environment, and society. www.goodguide.com
Carticipate
WeMuv An online community where “active” people and teams earn rewards, win prizes and have fun. Use a special encrypted pedometer to track your daily physical activity. Physical activity is then used to unlock an online community full of fun, games, competition and more fun. www.wemuv.com
iPhone App (free) or Facebook A ride-sharing app that provides users with info on other people near their area that want to carpool. www.carticipate.com
Fiverr The world’s largest marketplace for small services, starting at $5. Post a gig for a small service you are willing to offer. You’ll be notified when your gig is ordered by someone, and receive payment after you successfully deliver. You can also buy service from thousands of users offering advertising, gifts, videos, writing, technology, programming, and MUCH more! www.fiverr.com
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