These are the sustainable tools, apps, and brands I personally use and recommend.
Free Sustainable Apps
Sustainable Blogging Tools
Sustainable Small Business Tools
Free Sustainable Apps
Ecosia
Ecosia is a search engine that uses its profits to fund tree planting and climate action projects around the world. It’s a simple, free way to make everyday web searches more environmentally conscious.
Sustainable Blogging Tools
GreenGeeks
GreenGeeks is an eco-friendly web hosting company that matches energy usage with renewable energy credits, making it a popular option for sustainable bloggers and small businesses. It offers WordPress hosting, fast site performance, and beginner-friendly setup tools.
Sustainable Small Business Tools
Gelato
is a print-on-demand platform designed around local, on-demand production rather than mass manufacturing. Instead of producing large amounts of inventory upfront, products are only made after a customer places an order, which helps reduce overproduction and waste. Gelato uses a global network of local production partners so products are often printed closer to the customer, helping reduce shipping distances and transportation emissions. According to Gelato, 85% of orders are produced in the same country where they’re delivered, saving an average of 3,445 km in shipping distance per order, with local production having the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 67% compared to centralized production models.
Many Gelato products are made with responsibly sourced and sustainable materials, including paper products and canvases sourced from sustainably managed forests. The company also states that products are produced in accordance with international and national product safety regulations and focuses on offering durable, high-quality products designed for long-term use rather than disposable consumption. Gelato’s network supports local production partners around the world, helping creators fulfill orders more efficiently and with potentially lower environmental impact.