eBird vs Recycle Coach

eBird Mobile makes it easy to record the birds you see in the field, and seamlessly link these observations with eBird--a global online database of bird records used by hundreds of thousands of birders around the world. This free resource makes it easy to keep track of what you see, while making your data openly available for scientific research, education, and conservation. eBird Mobile is the only app that passes information directly from the iOS device to your eBird account on the web. Features - Enter bird observations from any location around the world. - Full global taxonomy based on The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. - Common names available in local languages (e.g., Portuguese names in Brazil or in Portugal). - Checklists customized for your location and time of year, showing most likely species based on eBird data. - Rare species flagged during data entry and on the checklist. - "Record as you go" functionality for incremental list keeping and counting while birding. - GPS enabled location plotting to ensure accuracy. - Map tools that enable selecting from hundreds of thousands of eBird "Hotspots." - Full offline functionality, enabling use in places with limited or no Internet connection. - Trip and Day list functionality that makes it easy to keep track of your species list on a particular outing. - Support for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. - Entire app translated to German, Mandarin, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Turkish, and Dutch.

We’ve been taught to recycle. Now let’s learn to recycle correctly. Enjoy the convenience of trash and recycling collection reminders delivered straight to your smartphone; instant search results to sort your recyclables from non-recyclables; and so much more – all tailored to where you live and work. Government, businesses, and residents working together The Recycle Coach app lets local governments, businesses, and individuals work together to preserve the local recycling program and the environment. Depending on your municipality’s level of participation in the network, you can enjoy different features. As residents, businesses, and governments come together to advocate for local recycling, more features are unlocked. Key app features to help you recycle correctly Calendar and reminders First, you have to know when it’s time to take out trash and recycling. The app’s calendar and reminder features make sure you’ll never miss collection day. Especially around holidays when collection schedules may change, the Recycle Coach app delivers reminders to your smartphone to keep you up-to-date. The calendar will also keep you informed on special collections, events, and programs. Material search and sorting guide Forget the days when you had to browse through websites, documents, and brochures on what is recyclable and what is not. The “What Goes Where” search tool is a search engine that gives instant results so you can sort your waste confidently and correctly. These material searches might even surprise you about what you thought you knew when it comes to recycling. Drop-off information Get directions, hours of operation, and contact information for local drop-off depots. Report-a-problem Instantly report missed collections, broken and lost bins, and more to your local government or official waste management service. Advanced recycling education Weekly polls and quizzes, blog posts, and fun activities that teach about proper waste disposal and the recycling process are available on the Recycle Coach app, too! The Recycle Coach app equips every individual with the most efficient and most convenient way to stay informed when it comes to their trash and recycling management. With trash and recycling reminders straight to your smartphone; an instant search sorting guide; educational activities and more – the Recycle Coach app is sure to make trash and recycling collection days easy.