For Women’s History Month, we want to highlight some incredible sustainability lifestyle influencers who are changing the game for individual environmental impact and eco-consciousness. Using their social media platforms, these 8 eco-influencers are promoting sustainable lifestyle choices and environmental inclusivity, and will certainly inspire you to do the same!
1. Sustainability Shelbi
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Shelbi, also known as Shelbizleee, is a sustainable lifestyle YouTuber and a passionate sustainability advocate with an academic background in Environmental Science. She aims to equip her viewers with the knowledge necessary to make sustainability an attainable goal in their everyday lives through her beauty, zero waste, lifestyle, and fashion content. Shelbi lives by the quote: “You cannot do all the good in the world, but the world needs all the good you can do,” as she continues paving the way for sustainable changes through videos like “10 ways to compost no matter where you live” and “Zero waste bathroom essentials”.
Website: https://www.shelbizleee.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbizleee/
2. Science By Ashley
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Ashley Diendenhofen is a Science Communicator and Biological Sciences graduate who uses her social media platform for science curiosity projects and sustainable living tips. Her knowledge about food waste, biological concepts, repurposing, and reducing personal environmental impact makes her 2.8 million likes on TikTok well-deserved, so check her out!
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sciencebyashley?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencebyashley/
3. Green Girl Leah
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Leah Thomas is an eco-communicator and environmentalist with a passion for exploring the relationship between social justice and environmentalism. She founded the media hub known as The Intersectional Environmentalist Platform to provide resources and advocacy for environmental justice and inclusivity within environmental education and movements. In addition to being a successful eco-influencer, Leah has an academic background in Environmental Science and Policy and has just published her first book The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet.
Website: https://www.greengirlleah.com/
https://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/
4. The Garbage Queen
Alaina Wood is a sustainability scientist and climate communicator who aims to educate the public about climate science and solutions through her climate communication page known as The Garbage Queen. By sharing good climate news, grassroots climate action, and a plethora of other shorts through TikTok, Alaina aims to educate and consult people and businesses looking for environmental solutions.
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegarbagequeen?lang=en
5. That Curly Top
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Jazmine Rogers uses her platform to discuss important sustainability and equality issues, inspire others, and provide resources and tips for sustainable fashion and lifestyle choices. Her Instagram is truly a work of art, and if you are a fan of vibrancy and expressing yourself through fashion, you will want to click that follow button! She focuses on rewearing, buying second hand, and finding ethical and sustainable fashion brands to break free from the damaging effects of the fast fashion industry.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatcurlytop/?hl=en
6. Sustainable Sabs
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Sabs’ content focuses on low impact consumerism and inclusivity in environmentalism. She is the co-founder of the aforementioned media and resource hub, The Intersectional Environmentalist Platform, alongside founder Leah Thomas. From delicious vegan recipes and cruelty-free skincare to minimalist/capsule closet fashion, Sabs’ content, aesthetic, and mission is something to be inspired by.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablesabs/?hl=en
7. Zero Waste Cutie
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Elizabeth Teo, the ‘Zero Waste Cutie’, is an environmental educator determined to create awareness and provide ways we can take action on environmental issues like fast fashion, waste, and climate change. She highlights stories from around the world involving diversity in sustainability, reducing our plastic waste, and ethical alternatives for people hoping to live a more sustainable life. Elizabeth is also very transparent about the journey towards living more sustainably, so don’t be afraid of the challenges and get inspired!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zerowastecutie/?hl=en
8. Diandra Marizet
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Last but certainly not least, we want to highlight Diandra Marizet. Diandra is dedicated to being an advocate for people, community, connection, and the planet. She is another contributor and is now the executive director of The Intersectional Environmentalist Platform. Her experiences across business, fashion, and social media allow her to express the need for inclusivity and cultural connections in environmental movements. She is also a bookworm, so for those wishing to find their next social identity or environmentalist read, be sure to check out Diandra’s recommendations!
