Are you looking for easy ways to find just businesses around you? Do you wonder if the product you are thinking of buying was fairly made? If you have an iphone, there are a couple of apps than can help you make those decisions.

Better World Shopper – an app that helps consumers vote with their dollars for the sorts of companies they want to support. From the app description – “Many companies claim to be “good corporate citizens,” but how many actually make the grade? With Better World shopper, you’ll have that answer. We’ve accumulated 20 years worth of data on over 1,000 companies. Food manufacturers, vehicles, clothing, airlines, banks – you name it, we’ve probably researched them. From that research we’ve graded every company (A through F) on: Human Rights, The Environment, Animal Protection, Community Involvement, and social Justice.” Find it at itunes here

3rdWhale/GenGreen – 3rdWhale has just launched a new paid version of their iPhone app that helps you easily find green businesses local to you along with giving useful sustainable living tips. It’s been both beautifully revamped in its interface and is now a true trailblazer. It’s now as simple as clicking on this application and driving (or better yet, biking) to your destination. From the App description – “Find green and sustainable businesses quickly and easily with the find Green app. It helps you make everyday choices to reduce your environmental impact and make a difference. The LBS-enables service finds everything from yoga centers to bicycle shops to organic restaurants near you. It is powered by the GenGreenLife.com database of 56,000+ green businesses and the 3rdWhale sustainability mobility platform.” Direct link to get the 3rdWhale iPhone app on iTunes: here.