{"id":2916,"date":"2020-11-30T08:43:12","date_gmt":"2020-11-30T08:43:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/uncategorized\/6-apps-to-help-you-become-more-eco-friendly\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T12:12:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T12:12:45","slug":"6-apps-to-help-you-become-more-eco-friendly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/host-students.com\/information\/new-students\/6-apps-to-help-you-become-more-eco-friendly\/","title":{"rendered":"6 apps to help you become more eco-friendly"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m sure most of you will agree, you probably spend a lot of time on your mobile phone. And with so many apps available, you can pretty much do anything with just a click of a button. You can chat with friends, post status updates and share photos, order takeaways, shop the latest trends and you can even find a date!<\/p>\n

But, have you ever considered using your phone to help protect the planet and live an eco-friendlier and more sustainable lifestyle? Well, the good news is, in today\u2019s digital world, it\u2019s easier than ever to make better choices for the environment right from your fingertips.<\/p>\n

Below are just a handful of apps you can download for free on either iOS and Android; all of which will help you make better decisions and have a positive impact on the world we live in.<\/p>\n

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1. Refill<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

\u201cIf just 1 in 10 Brits Refilled just once a week, we\u2019d save around 340 million plastic bottles a year!\u201d<\/strong> ~ Refill HQ<\/em><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re out and about, and are in need of a drink, avoid purchasing a single-use plastic bottle. Instead, carry a reusable water bottle and use the Refill app to find where you can fill up for free; there are over 12,000 Refill Stations across the UK.<\/p>\n

So, you\u2019ll not only stay hydrated, but you\u2019ll also save money and most importantly help reduce plastic pollution. Download the app for iOS and Android.<\/p>\n

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2. Too Good To Go<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re after good food at a bargain price, and you want to help the planet \u2013 oh and you love surprises, then this is the app for you.<\/p>\n

Too Good To Go connects users with businesses that have surplus food, so that this food can be enjoyed instead of wasted. Users get delicious meals at a great price, businesses reach new customers and recover sunk costs, and the planet has less wasted food to deal with – it\u2019s a win-win-win. Download the app for iOS and Android.<\/p>\n