Comments on: Submit an Idea for an App

By: Ethan McMahon

Ethan McMahon — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:27:11 +0000

Thanks for your idea. We have moved it the new idea submission page at this URL: http://blog.epa.gov/data/2012/11/idea_suggestions .

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 04:15:29 +0000

I would like an app that tells me what is recyclable and what is not in the community where I am located.

What is accepted in the recycle bins varies widely from place to place and from time to time. I often have questions about specific items such as egg cartons and milk containers even in my home town. When I travel, I have no idea.

A GPS enabled app could provide information on what is recyclable locally.

By: William Cornell

William Cornell — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:56:46 +0000

How about an app that informs a person with a smart phone or tablet waiting in line at the dept. of motor vehicles, or any government agency, what the current ticket number is so they might not have to wait two hours in a crowded waiting room and be able to get other things done. One might program the ticket ticket dispenser with a QR code that directs an individual to down the app at the DMV or from home, provide the next wait number in the que, then start a current wait number count down. The ticket dispenser would then skip the assigned number for those waiting on location.

I was surprised by how many people from all walks of life now have smart phones while waiting at the DMV. I feel the benefits not only to the government agency or to individual might outway a nominal fee for not having to wait in a crowded room with strangers. I also believe it might curtail the subtle negative demeanor of not only those waiting, but those working behind the counter. Expand this through the US, state and other agencies and one could have a hit.

By: Data Recovery Software

Data Recovery Software — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:44:48 +0000

I think there are some amazing app ideas here…what about an app that allows people to monitor their footprint in their homes? Maybe a pc app that feeds to an iphone app?

By: emcmah02

emcmah02 — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:45:10 +0000

I would like to see an application that provides up to date information on things to do that are environmentally oriented. For example, where is the closest beach? What amenities are located there? Where can I launch a kayak? Where is the closest state forest? Also include events such as: State Agricultural Fair, festivals. (This post is from Tanya and it was originally posted in the existing apps area.)

By: emcmah02

emcmah02 — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:34:39 +0000

An app to help when selecting a vacation resort. For example, how “green’ is a particular resort? (submitted by a person at a conference)

By: alex

alex — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:43:57 +0000

If you recycle your stuff, then you could influence more people to follow your example by being more vocal about it. A way to let other people know about your recycling activities is to snap a picture of yourself while at work. Here’s the application for doing just that. http://youtu.be/qxQn-00Rr7s

By: Len

Len — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:18:56 +0000

An app that would tell you how much pesticide is in the ground.

By: Mort Ulakovits

Mort Ulakovits — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:10:24 +0000

It would be nice to see a smartphone app where you ccould scan the upc on a product and stats / facts etc about damage to the environment in producing the product, using the product and disposal of the product. We have apps that allow us to scan the upc and find the best deal on the products. It’s great to get things cheaper… but at what cost? What’s the environmental impact for our urgency to get the cheapest? Add in what changes we may expect if the product were more green. For companies who consistently polute, flag their products so that we as consumers can make better choices… have a scale red, yellow, GREEN for instance for companies as a whole. Have the same for individual products. If the data is readily available, if you scan an item (ie plastic bottle of water brand xyz) and there’s a more environmentally friendly versions available, show those options. Not allowing advertisers since the impression would be that whoever gave the most money would get the benefits… just unbiased data given to the public so we can make more informed decisions. Make sense? Thoughts?

By: Denise

Denise — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:48:55 +0000

This web site appears to be only about beach water quality monitoring for bacteria levels as indicators of the possible presence of pathogens. What i would like to have is the ability to walk “up to” a water, have google earth nail my location, based on my location, tell me what data the government has (state, local fed) on what’s in the water (in a form that I can easily understand), what the likely sources are of these pollutants, and, who I should communicate with at the local, state and federal level if there is no data or the data tell me that my water is polluted. We need to do more to help people who care about water quality easily get the information.