The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of its “Apps for the Environment Challenge” at the end of last year and if you missed it, below are four of the winners. The challenge encouraged developers to use EPA data to create innovative new smart phone and web applications.
1. Best Overall App: Light Bulb Finder – Light Bulb Finder is a free mobile phone application that makes it easy to switch from conventional light bulbs to energy-saving equivalents with the right fit, style and light quality.
http://www.lightbulbfinder.net/
2. Runner-Up, Best Overall App: Hootroot - Hootroot was created by the folks at Brighter Planet to show how providing just a little information about environmental impact in just the right place can help change a mind here or there. When you search for directions using the app, they'll show you all the ways to go—driving, walking, biking, and transit—along with a comparison of your carbon footprints.
http://www.hootroot.com
3. Best Student App: EarthFriend – EarthFriend is an educational game, providing instruction on climate, water and pollution issues, while offering tips on what you can do to contribute to a better environment.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earthfriend/id455165523?mt=8
4. Popular Choice: CGSearch - CGSearch is a mobile Green IT application that enables users across the United States to know and visually compare the air quality index, air pollutant levels, energy consumption of various U.S. cities with Atlanta.
http://ec2-174-129-212-31.compute-1.amazonaws.com/cgsearch/cgsearch.html
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