1.6 earths would be needed to maintain our current lifestyle. So, nature’s resources will be used 1.6 times faster than ecosystems can generate them. The “Earth Overshoot Day” makes it clear when the ecological resources of a year are completely consumed by relating the global ecological footprint to the total global biocapacity. This year the earth's resources have been exhausted since July 29th. Since then, we live on credit.

The sub-areas energy, nutrition and environmental protection offer the greatest opportunities for each individual to act in a future-oriented way. With the following sustainable apps, it is becoming much easier to reduce our own CO₂ footprint.

Earnest: Challenge yourself

"Earnest" helps to calculate your own CO₂ footprint and to reduce it easily. The app offers practical tips for everyday life to save costs and protect the environment without any loss of comfort. "Earnest" also keeps you motivated by rewarding you for completed challenges. With the points collected, trees can be planted to combat climate change and make the planet a bit greener.

Good On You: Finding sustainable fair fashion labels

How sustainable a fashion label really is cannot always be seen at first glance. “Good On You” evaluates over 2.000 fashion labels according to how environmentally and employee-friendly they produce clothes. Additionally, current discounts can be shown in the column “offers”.

Too Good To Go: Becoming a food saver

With “Too Good to Go” you can save food and money. By entering your location, the app will find restaurants, bakeries and supermarkets nearby that offer leftover groceries for half the price. The selected food can be paid via the app and picked up in the store.

Gläsernes Restaurant: Cooking inspiration

To prevent opened food from spoiling, you can be inspired by “Gläsernes Restaurant” (= glassy/transparent restaurant). Just specify what's in your fridge and the app will suggest delicious recipes. Food saving has never been this tasty. Additionally, you can check which fruits and vegetables are in season for your shopping list. Cooking with seasonal and regional foods protects the environment and supports local farmers.