With all the technological world a-twitter with the release of its third, and most spectacular hand held miracle yet, the Apple iPhone continues to dominate the market of sophisticated mobile communication devices. Maybe that’s an important part of life to you, and maybe it’s not; the point is that these phones are changing the way people learn and communicate in some drastic ways, and the implications that has for the spread of environmentally conscious thought and deed are significant.

3rdWhale.com is a digital media company focused on providing tools, resources and innovative projects that help individuals the world over live a greener and healthier lifestyle, and their flagship product is the 3rd Whale mobile application for the iPhone.

The app is meant to help the consumer easily find the green businesses that are local to them along with giving useful sustainable living tips. Just recently the green mobile app developer launched a new paid version of the 3rd Whale iPhone app that is both beautifully revamped in its interface and a true trailblazer in concept.

The company also recently announced that it will be the first mobile app developer to join 1% For The Planet, an organization that inspires members of the business community to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups around the world. In an effort to truly put its money where its mission is, 3rd Whale is going far beyond the required minimum of donating 1% of the download revenues – for every app sold, 25 cents will be divided among 5 environmental NGOs.

The company itself has already chosen the first two NGOs that will receive a portion of the donation, Earthshare and Natural Capital Solutions. It is looking to its supporters to choose the remaining three. A final ten will be chosen from the nominees, with the winners ultimately being announced on July 10.

Get out there and nominate your favorite NGO, no matter how local or how small!

Cast your vote on Facebook or via Twitter. You can also check out screenshots of the new 3rdWhale iPhone app and learn more about the company’s mission here.