Green Social Media

With hundreds of thousands of different social media platforms to choose from, where can you find the best of green social media?

Here are a few of the useful green social media platforms worth taking a look at:

Make me Sustainable

This social media application was created to fill the gap between how we feel about our environment and what we do about it. Whether your a business or individual, it gives you the tools to track your carbon and energy portfolio. Track your progress and receive tips on how to become environmentally conscious.




Reddit Environment
If you're familiar with social bookmarking sites, Reddit is one of the top sites. But if you're looking for green information only, check out Reddit Environment. With over 41,000 readers on the site contributing links and comments, you'll be in the loop about the top environmental stories.

Change.Org Environment
This site has over 318,000 members that allows users to take action on various topics. Sign petitions for environment-related causes with a click of a button and get up-to-date environmental news. You can also get into contact with numerous environmental writers around the world.



TreeHugger
This site is one of the absolute best resources for green news, guides and job boards. Its boasts great ways to interact with other green-minded individuals with forums, pop quizzes and games. It also has its own iPhone application.

There's plenty of more green social media to check out. What's your favourite that you've found?

Travelling Green with Solid Shampoos

In a few months, I am heading to Australia, Fiji and New Zealand (Yes, lucky me!). In the meantime, I am looking at good packing tips and ways to decrease the amount of stuff to bring with me. (If you have any tips or great resources, please share!)

A friend of mine who works at LUSH Cosmetics gave me a great idea on how to cut down on the weight of my toiletries when travelling.

Solid shampoos and conditioners will not only save me space in my suitcase, but they are also made without preservatives or wasteful packaging. It also lasts mush longer than traditional shampoos and conditioners, saving you money.

One of the solid shampoos I've tried is Squeaky Green. My hair gets quite oily so it's a great match. It's also a vegan product.

If you're wondering how it works, here's a good introduction video.



What are your thoughts on solid shampoos and conditioners? If you've tried them, what did you think?