The 15 Best Instagram Accounts Dedicated to Green Living

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Molly Burford
Molly Burford

Molly Burford is a freelance writer and editor who covers trends on interior decorating and other lifestyle topics. Shehas a degree in writing from Michigan State University.

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Updated on 04/19/21
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Green living is becoming more and more critical these days. With a warming planet, it’s our responsibility to advocate for the environment and make more sustainable lifestyle choices. This includes the clothes we buy, the foods we eat, and how we travel. Of course, it’s hard to know where to start if you haven’t considered green living before.

Here are 15 of the best Instagram accounts to inspire and inform you about ways to go green.

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    @robjgreenfield

    A man eating out of a bowl looking at the camera

    @robjgreenfield / Instagram

    Rob leads a remarkably green life. For example, he grows and forages for his own food. He also lives in a tiny house to lower his use of the world’s resources. His extremely sustainable lifestyle is one to be admired.

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    @ecolifechoices

    towels air drying by a snake plant

    @ecolifechoices / Instagram

    Jihea’s account is excellent for learning more about leading a sustainable lifestyle. From educating about lowering your waste and energy consumption to discussing mindful living practices, Jihea is full of wisdom and tips to inspire you to live green. Plus, the account's beautifully composed photos add an extra dose of inspiration.

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    @going.zero.waste

    person eating vegetable tacos with a dog sniffing at them

    @going.zero.waste / Instagram

    Kathryn’s Instagram is full of environmental news, sustainability best practices, clean lifestyle tips, and gorgeous imagery. Not only will you be inspired to live more sustainability just from looking at her page, but you will also be better informed on issues such as food waste, plastic waste, and more.

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    @wasteless.at

    An assortment of vegetables and fruits on a wood background

    @wasteless.at / Instagram

    Waste less, buy less, live more. That’s the foundation of being eco-friendly, and wasteless.at has it down. This page features tons of hacks, tips, and tricks for greener, healthier living.

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    @jenlittlebirdie

    A book with a paintbrush and various other items like a pencil around it

    @jenlittlebirdie / Instagram

    Jen is the author of “Live Green” and abides by that exact mantra. She’s all about living slowly, sustainably, and simply, even in the city. She shows it’s possible to live green and live fully. It’s not about deprivation; it’s about making eco-friendly, conscious decisions.

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    @bear_the_planet

    Types of cleaning and beauty supplies on a counter top

    @bear_the_planet / Instagram

    Look at all those cruelty-free products. Iris’ Instagram is a great account for learning about cruelty-free options for products, sustainable hacks, and environmental news.

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    @thegreenhub_

    person sitting on a window sill looking out at a sheep

    @thegreehub_ / Instagram

    Kira is another great #greenliving account. She’s stylish, ethical, and totally rocking the green life. Kira also isn’t afraid to get real about how difficult it can be sometimes to lead an ethically-friendly life. She’s realistic, authentic, and definitely worth the follow.

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    @madeleineolivia

    A salad with a reusable napkin and wooden fork

    @madeleineolivia / Instagram

    Madeleine Olivia is a minimalist queen with tons of ideas when it comes to living more sustainably. Her account provides tons of vegan recipes, eco-friendly tips and tricks, and more. Not to mention her style is totally amazing.

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    @impactforgood

    Healthy and eco-conscious beauty and personal hygiene products grouped together

    @impactforgood / Instagram

    Jessica is an Earth advocate and outfit repeater with a low-waste mindset. Her account is awesome for eco-friendly inspiration, ethical fashion ideas, green product recommendations, and more.

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    @the.eco.warrior

    Eco-friendly bags next to a piece of fabric and a sun hat

    @the.eco.warrior / Instagram

    This account is full of beautiful aesthetically pleasing imagery of sustainable products and tricks with informative captions to top it all off. You’ll definitely want to purchase some reusable bags after visiting this page.

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    @jillematthews

    A woman holding a piece of paper over her skirt that says "I wear used clothes"

    @jillematthews / Instagram

    Jill is a sustainable lifestyle blogger all about conscious fashion, intentional living, and mindful travel. She has a cool vibe and gives tons of ideas on how to implement more green living into your day-to-day life.

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    @plantedinthewoods

    A glass jar labeled "Hemp Milk" next to a glass of it with a metal straw in it

    @plantedinthewoods / Instagram

    We have to mention plantedinthewoods, aka Rachael and Scott Johnson. They’re an earth-loving pair who aim to live in a low-waste, highly sustainable way. They are quite literally planted in the middle of a forest and are living in a more conscious way.

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    @sustainably_vegan

    Glass jars full of different dried goods

    @sustainably_vegan / Instagram

    Immy’s sustainable lifestyle that's depicted in this Instagram account is one to be emulated. We can't help but love the upcycled jars she uses for dried goods that aren't only eco-friendly but pretty too. Immy tries to make choices that result in as little waste as possible and shares tips on the account.

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    @kayla_ih

    A bedroom wall with a dresser and various accessories and clothes

    @kayla_ih / Instagram

    Kayla is all about being kind to our planet. She has embraced a minimalist lifestyle and shares what she's learned. Her account is chock-full of plant-based recipes, beautiful imagery, and other eco-friendly hacks you will definitely want to adopt into your own life.

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    @sustainablysage

    A woman standing among baskets and wooden crates of food with a basket in her hand

    @sustainablysage / Instagram

    Georgette's account is full of plant-based meal ideas. She also shares her cool and inexpensive finds from thrift stores and other secondhand purchases. She aims for low-waste living and highlights products made with eco-friendly practices.

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