Top 10 Green Meeting Apps

By:

Ada Walton

MeetingApps.com was developed by Kirsten Strand, BSc, CITE, CMM, as an industry specific app directory, app development service and a resource for additional planner needs. Working alongside Joseph Lo, they named their top 10 green apps.

Seafood Watch. Stay on top of which restaurants and caterers are sourcing ocean-friendly seafood and sushi. Planners can use detailed information to make educated and environmentally sound decisions.
Green Travel Choice. How large is the carbon footprint of your group travel? Find out with a GPS-based map that calculates CO2 emissions from a wide variety of transportation options.
GoodGuide. Using a database of 17,000 products, app users scan barcodes to reveal if they are purchasing safe, healthy, green and socially responsible items.
Green Tips! Making it easy to be green, this app generates a new tip each time it is opened and then saves it to a list for future reference.
Route4Me. Find the most direct route to your destination through Route4Me. It gathers your destinations and helps you find the optimal route, saving planners money in the long run.
SoundNote. This app allows the user to take both typed and audio notes with ease. For simple playback, tap a word and the recording will find that exact spot.
Bamboo Paper. Create virtual notebooks for your iPad, turning it into a paperless communication tool that’s great for meetings.
Bump. Exchange anything from contact information to photos by bumping two phones together. This app works well between any Droid or iPhone.
Conference CO2 Calculator. Keep the air clean with an app that calculates CO2 emissions from your conference attendees and pinpoints a less impactful location.
Green Globe. Entertain and house guests the green way by finding sustainable resorts, hotels, conference centers, attractions and activities through Green Globe.