Earth Day is a great time to reflect on how we can do our part to help make an impact. And when it comes to wireless technology, there are many ways we can use this connectivity to be better stewards of the Earth.

Here are easy steps to go green this Earth Day:

Download recycling apps. Apps like Recycle Coach can help you make sustainable choices every day. You can also use the app’s calendar features to plan your recycling days, or report litter to your local municipality.

Recycle or donate old smartphones and tablets. Did you know that the average household holds 1.8 unused devices. According to Allstate Protection Plans, this is in part because of a lack of confidence in knowing how to recycle them. So, while we’re doing spring cleaning this year, let’s pledge to recycle or donate older devices. Learn more here.

And if you need an extra confident boost that your devices are going to the right place, for the right reasons, join Techtonic’s Million Device Drive. Devices donated through this program are used to train neurodiverse adults for sustainable careers in technology repair and support Jonathan’s Landing Foundation.

Additionally, most cellphone carriers offer a free recycling program, accepting old or broken devices. Some even offer a trade-in that can give you a credit for a new device!

Track and reduce your carbon footprint. There are a plethora of apps that can help you minimize your carbon footprint and develop eco-friendly habits (like reminding you to bring your own reusable bag to the grocery store.) For example, Earth Hero aims to match your lifestyle with your environmental goals while connecting you with a community working to make the world a better place.

If you’re in the market to upgrade your home, the SmartThings App controls smart devices to provide energy-saving tips, help you understand how your electricity usage contributes to carbon dioxide emissions, and show where you can save on cost.

Explore the Earth with Virtual Reality (VR). VR tech like Meta Quest Nature Treks VR allows you to travel to lush, beautiful vistas across the globe. The best part? You won’t need to leave your couch!

Thanks to wireless connectivity, we can measure our environmental impact and help take care of our planet from just a few taps on our phone. When our networks are fast, reliable, and affordable, they make smarter habits more accessible for all of us. This influences how we experience our planet well beyond Earth Day.