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    The Ultimate List of Apps for Good: Purpose-Driven Apps Making an Impact

    by Sam Olsson on
    Marketing Positioning Apps for Good

    Technology has the power to shape habits, improve lives, and create a better world. Purpose-driven apps are leading the charge, helping people live sustainably, support ethical businesses, improve well-being, and foster social good.

    As DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), and Sustainability continue evolving, it's more important than ever to spotlight tech that makes a difference.

    We've compiled this growing list of Apps for Good, featuring tools that support a more ethical, sustainable, and connected world. If you know an app that deserves a place here, send your suggestions to appsforgood@kurve.co.uk.

    🌍 Sustainability & Ethical Shopping

    Apps that help users make eco-friendly choices, track their carbon footprint, and support sustainable brands.

    • Sojo – A clothing repair and alterations app that helps extend the lifespan of garments and promote circular fashion.
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    • Good On You – Ethical shopping with brand ratings based on environmental and labor practices.
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    • Olio – Food-sharing to reduce waste in local communities.
    • The Commons – A sustainability lifestyle app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint while fostering community-driven climate action.
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    • Too Good to Go – Connects users to restaurants with surplus food at a discount.
    • RecycleNation – Helps users find local recycling facilities.
    • PlugShare – A global map of EV charging stations for sustainable travel.
    • Treecard – A debit card that plants trees with every purchase.
    • Reewild – A carbon footprint tracking and offsetting app.
    • GreenChoice – Sustainable grocery shopping with climate impact ratings.
    • Wear The Peace – Ethically produced clothing that donates proceeds to charitable causes.

    💚 Health & Wellness

    Apps that promote mental, physical, and emotional well-being through guided meditation, fitness, and social impact.

    • Headspace – A leading meditation app for stress relief and mindfulness.
    • Charity Miles – Earns donations for charities based on your exercise activity.
    • Evidation – Rewards users for tracking healthy habits.
    • WoofTrax – Tracks dog walks and donates to animal shelters.
    • Sweatcoin – Earns rewards for walking and staying active.
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    • Grokker – Yoga, fitness, and mindfulness video content for well-being.
    • Sharecare – A health platform offering tools to manage fitness, diet, and mental health.

    📱 Productivity & Social Good

    Apps that help people form better habits, make an impact, and contribute to positive change.

    • Ganddee – A goal-tracking app designed to help users achieve personal growth.
    • Timeleft – Encourages real-life social interactions through spontaneous meetings.
    • ShareTheMeal – A charity app by the UN World Food Programme that lets users donate meals to children in need with a tap.
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    • WildHero – The email app that plants trees.
    • Øthers – Tools to help people stay resilient and focused.
    • Skamper – Best runs in the UK with the most inclusive leaderboards.
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    • OnHand – A volunteering app that connects users with local community projects.
    • Silencio – An app that measures noise pollution and rewards users for collecting sound data.

    📢 Contribute to the List

    This is by no means a complete list—there are many more incredible apps out there creating impact.

    If you know of an app that deserves recognition, send your suggestions to appsforgood@kurve.co.uk and we’ll consider adding it to our growing index.

    Let’s build a resource that helps more people discover and support the apps making a difference.

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