# SustainableBU — B a more sustainable U

> App to track and encourage sustainable daily habits for collective climate action. (iPhone/iPad app by Boston University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sustainablebu/id1136712023 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Boston University](https://appshunter.io/developer/365198772)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.18/5 from 11 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian and 15 more
- Released: 2016-09-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sustainablebu/id1136712023/reviews.md

## What is SustainableBU?

SustainableBU helps make your everyday habits more sustainable, on campus and at home. Your individual
Actions add up to collective Climate Action at Boston University. The app organizes sustainability tips into actions that you Log in the app when you do them in real life. Learn more about each Action with easy-to-understand Impact Stats, Bonuses, How-To Videos, and Helpful Links. Compete in Challenges to see who’s the greenest. Encourage your friends by sharing how you’re making a difference and following what they’re up to in the Feed. Track your impact with your stats as your Trophy Case fills up.

Features:

EARN ACHIEVEMENTS
- Find sustainable initiatives and eco-actions specific to BU
- Earn points each time you Log an Action. The points correlate to the impact on your wallet and the
environment
- Easily discover new Actions by browsing various categories, or searching in the app
- Earn extra achievements when you become an expert in the field
BE SOCIAL
- Share what you’re doing to the Feed, Facebook, and Twitter
- Compete with others in Challenges
- Encourage others by sharing what you're doing on the Feed
- Add photos any time you Log an Action
- Like and Comment on others’ actions
- Follow others and be inspired by what they’re Logging
TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
- Career stats show how many achievements and points you’ve earned
- Fill up your Trophy Case

## Key features

- Log sustainable actions
- Track individual impact stats
- Compete in sustainability challenges
- Share progress with friends
- Earn achievements and points
- Discover eco-friendly tips


## Frequently asked questions about SustainableBU

### What is SustainableBU?

SustainableBU is a free app designed to help users adopt more sustainable daily habits. It organizes eco-friendly tips into actionable tasks that can be logged in real-time, contributing to collective climate action.

### How does SustainableBU track progress?

SustainableBU tracks progress through logged actions, awarding points and achievements. Users can view their career stats, including total points and achievements earned, and fill up a virtual Trophy Case.

### Can I compete with others on SustainableBU?

Yes, SustainableBU features Challenges where users can compete to see who is the 'greenest'. The app also includes a social Feed where users can share their actions and see what their friends are up to.

### What kind of sustainable actions can I log?

The app offers sustainable initiatives and eco-actions specific to Boston University. Actions are organized into categories, and users can easily discover new ones through browsing or searching within the app.

### Does SustainableBU have ads?

No, SustainableBU does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on user engagement through its features and community aspects.

### What devices does SustainableBU support?

SustainableBU is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on April 15, 2024, with version 7.4.1.

### What is the age rating for SustainableBU?

SustainableBU has an age rating of 12+. This indicates it is suitable for users aged 12 and older, with content generally considered appropriate for this age group.

### How often is SustainableBU updated?

SustainableBU was last updated on April 15, 2024, indicating regular maintenance and potential feature additions. The app has a version history available, with the latest being 7.4.1.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.4.1 — 2024-04-15

iOS 17 bug fixes

### 7.3.2 — 2023-09-14

Bug Fixes and small improvements

### 7.3.1 — 2023-08-16

Login and other updates
Bug fixes

### 4.2.8 — 2018-02-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Styling Updates and Bug Fixes

### 4.2.7 — 2017-11-08

iOS 11 and iPhone X updates.

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