Over on twitter, @earthwriter asked me if my organization (World Resources Institute) offer documents or advice for people who want to practice sustainability at home.
While WRI does have some offerings along those lines, our primary focus is at the government, business and institutional policy level.
But given the economic and environmental problems of our time (and Obama's refrain that it's not about him, it is about us and what we can do), more and more people are trying to green their lifestyle.
@earthwriter is a good example of this with his My Journey to a Sustainable Life site where he seeks to reduce his environmental footprint one decision at a time.
Here is a short list of twitterers I follow with green your lifestyle websites (in alpha order):
- @gogreentube
http://www.gogreentube.com/
Watch a green video. Offset your carbon footprint. It's that simple. Seeks to educate, inspire, and connect you to other green interested people.
- @greenoptions
http://greenoptions.com/
Green Options is a community and network of blogs dedicated to helping you figure out what sustainability means to you.
- @GreenTravelHub
http://www.rezhub.com/greentravel
All you need to green your travel in one place. Donates 20% of the proceeds from every trip to green non-profit groups.
- @greenyourdecor
http://www.greenyourdecor.com/
Your guide to stylish, eco-friendly decor.
- @Idealbite
http://www.idealbite.com/
"A sassier shade of green" serving up free, bite-size ideas for light-green living each weekday.
- @jillbuck
http://www.gogreeninitiative.org
Jill Buck is the founder the Go Green Initiative - a simple, comprehensive program designed to create a culture of environmental responsibility on school campuses across the nation.
- @LighterFootstep
http://lighterfootstep.com/
A healthier family. A cleaner planet. Making the most of your weekly budget.
- @maxgladwell
http://www.maxgladwell.com/
Max Gladwell (MG) is the nexus of social media and green living, covering trends in ways that are relevant to how you live. They provide practical information about how these new technologies can contribute to a better quality of life for you and those around you.
- @naturallysavvy
http://www.naturallysavvy.com/
Information-based website to inform you on the basics of natural health - using and consuming natural and organic products.
- @PeopleForEarth
http://www.people4earth.net/
A social network and a wiki ECO guide with the purpose of inspiring and empowering you to enjoy more eco-friendly and fulfilling lives.
- @rshreeves
http://www.alittlegreenereveryday.com/
Some useful information, some anecdotes, some rantings, and some inspiration from the quest to make her family and perhaps the world around her A Little Greener Every Day.
- @Smart2BeGreen
http://www.smart2begreen.com
Simple steps to greener living
- @sustainablog
http://sustainablog.org/
Since July 2003, sustainablog has been providing information on environmental and economic sustainability, green and sustainable business, and environmental politics. The blog regularly features environmental leaders, experts in alternative energy and green technology, and real people trying to lighten their environmental footprints.
- @tokers
http://www.greenenergytv.com
Green Energy TV is an Online Television Channel that is dedicated to airing green videos for millions of viewers around the world.
- @TwilightEarth
http://www.twilightearth.com
A green practician, philospher, and regular blogger who shares the ups and downs of living green. Check out his post "List of Thing's I've Learned About Going Green"
But this is just a short list. Check out the more extensive list of green websites through TreeHugger's Carnival of the Green, a weekly blog phenomenon which provides a summary, a digest, of the green blogosphere.
Feel free to add a name to the list in the comments section, below! Please include:
- @Twittername (if available)
- Website URL
- Short description of site purpose/content