Words by Smiley Team
Climate campaigners are increasingly harnessing the power of social media for good. Riding the wave of digital potential, young activists, in particular, seek to spread awareness and mobilise others to do whatever they can in order to protect life on Earth.
Promoting sustainable fashion, eco-friendly living and zero-waste cooking to name just a few of their causes, influencers have much to share. From the rich pickings of TikTokers pushing for change, here are just a few accounts focused on the climate.
As a bonafide scientist studying at Oxford, Matthew Shribman is a legitimate source of climate-related facts, news and advice.
Providing a platform for TikTok environmentalists, EcoTok covers every climate-related topic you can imagine. With wit and intelligence, its young TikTokers debunk climate denial myths and envision a better world.
Taylor Bright features among TikTok’s sustainable fashion gurus. Her account covers upcycling with clothes making tutorials, product reviews and educational videos about fast fashion.
Setting with a goal to break through the fake news, Sasha Ozornin’s TikTok account frequently delves into climate change. She offers educational snippets about the world’s most shocking eco crimes.
Ever wondered where to get sustainable balloon alternatives or whether reusable tissues actually work? If so Alyssa Barber’s TikTok account is the one for you.
Fight the eco-anxiety with help from Sam Bentley’s TikTok videos, which cover all kinds of positive environmental news.
A treasure trove of eco-friendly living tips, Brightly is certainly an interesting account for climate-conscious TikTok users. From tips to reduce food waste, to sustainable products you’re unlikely to have seen before, there’s plenty to discover.
Get gardening tips from sunny Australia, via In My Patch. It’s a gardener’s digital paradise of local food, composting tips and magnificent straw hats.
Your mind will be blown by the number of zero-waste possibilities promoted by the Love of Earth company. As well as promoting zero-waste products, it offers a multitude of tips for achieving an empty bin all year round.
From sustainable shop Wearth London, this TikTok account offers all things zero waste and eco-friendly.