# Eco-Concious Shopping The GoodGuide iPhone App Scans Barcodes For Product Information By Meghan Young | Published 2009-11-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodguide-iphone-app References: [goodguide](http://www.goodguide.com/about/mobile) As we become more environmentally conscious, it's important to continue to expand that knowledge base with convenient tools such as the GoodGuide iPhone app. Though we may know a lot more about consumer choices, there are just too many products out there to know which to purchase and which to avoid. With the GoodGuide iPhone app, this information can be right at our fingertips—literally. This barcode scanning tool allows you to immediately and properly inform you about particular products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Shopping:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this trend include the development of eco-friendly packaging alternatives and the promotion of sustainable supply chains. - **Consumer Transparency:** Disruptive innovations in this trend involve the creation of blockchain-based systems to provide verifiable product information and the use of augmented reality to enhance consumer understanding. - **Mobile Product Information:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this trend include the integration of AI chatbots to assist consumers with product inquiries and the development of image recognition technology for instant product information. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include the development of sustainable online marketplaces and the implementation of carbon-neutral delivery solutions. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry involve the introduction of smart shelves and RFID technology to provide real-time product information and personalized recommendations. - **Food & Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in this industry include the adoption of blockchain technology for traceability and the development of plant-based alternatives that reduce environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Conscious Shopping Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-buy.md) - [Value-Based Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veebs.md) - [Boycott-Supporting Phone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buycott.md) - [Food Transparency Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-transparency-app.md) - [Dietary Scan Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getchmeva.md) - [Health-Focused Product-Analyzing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/healthconscious-app.md) - [Barcode Verification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-scan1.md) - [AI-Powered Allergy Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-scan-genius.md) - [Vegan Food Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegcheck.md)