To whom to subscribe to Telegram: 10 channels about an environmentally friendly lifestyle
ALEXANDRA SAVINA
Conscious consumption and waste reduction are becoming more and more popular, and no wonder: every day we are met by new messages about microplastic in the ocean and climate change. Changes, as is known, begin with small (that is, with the conscious efforts of each of us) - we have collected ten telegram channels that will help along the way.
Recycling
The telegram channel of the online magazine Recycle is suitable for those who not only want practical advice on moderate consumption, but also wonders what is happening in the world with environmental protection. Here you can find a lot of news about Russia and the world - from the initiatives of the Danish newspaper Politiken, which seeks a more conscious approach to work processes from an environmental point of view, to the transition to a new waste management system in Russian regions.
Green man tips
Zeero's eco-product store channel is dedicated to life hacking - tricks and tricks that will help you rethink your habits and become more conscious. Here you can find both small tips (use a refillable lighter, whose life cycle will be longer than the one-time habitual one, and not to heat food in a plastic container in a microwave oven, so as not to harm yourself), and more ambitious ones - for example, carbon footprint information different products or basic principles of freeganing.
Ecologin
One of the most famous environmental telegram channels, the author of which prefers to remain anonymous, to emphasize that caring for the surrounding planet is the business of everyone and not individual activists. It will suit those who are already a little versed in the topic of conscious consumption and reducing the amount of garbage and want more information: for example, there are posts about how ecological alcohol is and how much sparkles are really ecological as part of cosmetics. The heading about the little-known and unusual animals deserves special attention.
EcoVolk
EcoVolk is a small telegram channel and a blog about eco-friendly lifestyle. Here you can find a lot of practical information, including detailed recommendations on how to reduce the amount of rubbish when skiing or snowboarding, how to stay more environmentally friendly when taking care of pets (for example, which filler to choose), recipes and tips how to make the menu more eco-friendly, and much more. The channel is useful to those who have already mastered the basics (for example, uses string bags instead of plastic bags) and is set up to gradually change their lifestyles and change to a more conscious approach in everything.
imorganicblog
A small but noteworthy telegram channel — it is led by journalist Nastya Prikazchikova, who also has a blog of the same name. The author deliberately tells how you can gradually change your life, and at the same time dispels myths - for example, that careful attention to the environment will require large expenditures and efforts. Separate attention in the blog is paid to greenvoshhingu - situations where a company or initiative only pretends to be "green", and in fact does damage to nature.
mindless consumption, go away
“I sincerely believe that it’s time for all of us to move from the era of mindless consumerism into the era of conscious consumption. This process has already begun, and I want to be part of it,” writes the author of this channel, Diana. She talks a lot about her own experiences, useful discoveries, and life hacking, and also honestly talks about the difficulties she faces. In general, it is suitable for those who only get on the path of conscious consumption, so as not to feel lonely on it.
my eco routine
The Channel of Lada Poltava about conscious consumption and slow living - a movement about a measured lifestyle, which encourages people to learn anew to rejoice in simple things. Lada talks about her own experiences and principles that help her take care of the environment (for example, tricks that will help keep vegetables fresh longer and ways to avoid impulsive purchases), and also publishes announcements of events dedicated to the environment, and useful links.
# ekolara
A young telegram channel that appeared about a month ago, its author Larisa is running the channel "Lara and Notes". Here you can find a large event calendar with ideas on how to gradually make your daily life more environmentally friendly - for example, ask not to give pipes to ordered drinks or, if possible, to refuse checks. And although December passed, nothing prevents to try to put ideas into practice in the new year.
No country B
Small (less than a hundred subscribers) channel, where the focus is not on practical advice, but on news and analysis from the world of ecology and the fight against pollution of the planet - from the fate of the Paris climate agreement to exploring what future alternative energy sources await. Anastasia Postnikova, the author of the channel, not only talks about ecology, but also acts - for example, asks cosmetics manufacturers about the environmental friendliness of their products and encourages everyone else to think about everyday situations.
Greenpeace Russia
Telegram of the Russian division of Greenpeace, where you can find not only news about ecology, but also a lot of useful tips and practical information. For example, there is a detailed analysis of why toilet paper is not environmentally friendly (it is better to use one that is made of waste paper), and instructions for handling organic waste at home - installing a dispenser (waste shredder) or organizing a vermferme (that is, a plant with compost worms). In general, there is something to think about.