33 Facebook Pages I Recommend
In the last decade, I have gone from a drunk dude to a dude making a difference. I was wasting away much of my life partying, chasing girls, and being hungover. Don’t get me wrong–I was having a hell of a time, and I was pretty good at it, too. But I decided I really wanted to live a life that was good for the Earth, good for the people and animals I share Earth with, and good for myself. I didn’t know exactly where to start but I knew that the Internet was definitely my friend. I believe that I am largely what I surround myself with. So I aimed to surround myself with positive influences, both online and offline. These are some of the Facebook pages that had a positive influence on me and helped me to live with more happiness, health, and freedom than ever before.
Teaching you and your neighbors to grow food together and share it. We’re all in this together and food unites us. Plant a front yard garden. Food is Free.
Changing the way we make, use, and throw away Stuff so that we have a happier and healthier planet. Watching The Story of Stuff changed the way I look at all the stuff in my life.
We’re building a movement of women taking on climate change through the way we live. Join us and be counted.
Greenpeace USA and Greenpeace International
Greenpeace exists because this fragile Earth deserves a voice. It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs action. It needs YOU!
EcoWatch is one of the nation’s leading environmental news sites engaging millions of readers every month.
Films for Action is a community-powered news center and learning library for people who want to change the world. I could spend days on here just soaking up knowledge through thousands of great films.
Sustainable Human is working on changing the story of the world. The story they are creating is a sustainable one, where we act on logic, rational, science, and compassion. They also produce videos and How Wolves Change Rivers is one of my favorite on the internet.
TakePart produces original content about individuals and organizations changing the world, in both big and small ways. They believe that compelling stories and provocative information ignite curiosity, build awareness and drive people to make a positive change in their lives, daily.
Civil Eats is a daily news source for critical thought about the American food system. They publish stories that shift the conversation around sustainable agriculture in an effort to build economically and socially just communities. Here’s a story they did with me called Uncovering America’s Food Waste Fiasco.
Committed to covering the landscape of food, from important policy news about factory farming and the food industry, to lifestyle content that will help you make better choices when it comes to sustainable & ethical eating. This documentary was a life changer for me.
NationSwell is a digital media company focused on high-quality stories about American renewal — about the new innovators, pioneers, and builders who are doing the most creative and impactful things to move the United States forward.
Neil deGrass Tyson serves “the undeniable cosmic curiosity that percolates within us all.” You’ve got to watch his series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey. This is one of the best things I’ve ever watched.
Inspiration and tips to help you create a waste-free lifestyle.
Trash is for Tossers is a blog dedicated to showing that leading a Zero Waste lifestyle is simple, cost-effective, fun, and entirely possible for everyone!
A grassroots global movement working to unite the world around solutions to the climate crisis—the solutions that science & justice demand.
An outdoor gear company, Patagonia’s mission is to build the best product, cause no unnecessary harm, and use business to inspire and implement solutions to the environmental crisis. They changed the way I do business, inspired me to be thoughtful of my consumption, and gave me the courage to use my adventures to inspire others to be good to the earth. They produce a lot of incredible short films.
1% for the Planet is an organization dedicated to building, supporting and activating an alliance of businesses financially committed to creating a healthy planet. They absolutely changed the way I do business. I’ve watched this short film more than any other. It gets me so inspired!
Jack Johnson is a perfect example of someone who leads by example and influences others to be a part of positive change as well. He’s got some serious musical talent but that is only a small part of his greatness as a human being. He’s really changed the way I do life.
Expanded Consciousness is a website focusing on breaking the chains of systematic thinking and bring about free thinking, compassion, and the expansion of one’s consciousness. The name really says it all.
EIC was created in 2012 to help keep people informed, to encourage people to expand their consciousness, and to inspire people to reach for their dreams. They cover a broad range of topics including alternative media, health, science & technology, and spirituality.
Tips for organic gardening and more. We should all grow food instead of lawns.
Inspiration for living small and ending dependence on utilities.
An organization working to combat the corporatization and environmental harm caused by mainstream food supply.
Charles Eisenstein is a progressive author and public speaker, and self-described “degrowth activist”. His outlook on money is one that you very rarely see in the mainstream. The Gifting Economy was his greatest gift to me.
Author of The Moneyless Manifesto and The Moneyless Man. Mark has lived without money for three years and writes about economics, localization, and ecological living. I emulate much of what he does and without him I don’t know if I’d be living in my off the grid tiny house. Both of his books are a must read.
Note: Mark has left social media but you can follow his work through his website.
One of the best known and most respected Zen masters in the world today, Thich Nhat Hanh is a poet and a peace and human rights activist.
Spiritual leader, humanitarian and visionary Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi has served the world community for decades, imparting wisdom, strength, and inspiration. Through her extraordinary acts of love, inner strength, and self-sacrifice, Amma has endeared herself to millions and inspired thousands to follow in her path of selfless service.
Also, check out these lists of resources that have had a positive influence on me:
50 people I recommend paying attention to
Nonprofits I recommend and support
You're phenomenal! I'm 51, but I still want to be you when I grow up!
Brilliant list, Rob. We share common interests in many of these FB pages. Thanks for this list; we will check them all out. Keep up the inspiring work. Cheers.
Hehe…me too! Also 51, though still feeling young and striving to become (more) free. Rob's an inspiration, for sure. <3
Hehe…me too! Also 51, though still feeling young and striving to become (more) free. Rob's an inspiration, for sure. <3
Rob, As a garden coach and organic gardener who teaches people how and why to grow their own food I would also invite you to check out my Facebook page and my website Garden Inspire and GardenInspire.com
Rob, As a garden coach and organic gardener who teaches people how and why to grow their own food I would also invite you to check out my Facebook page and my website Garden Inspire and GardenInspire.com
Rob, The work you have been doing is truly inspirational.
A few links are broken – Civil Eats and Educate Inspire Change. Thanks for posting these. I already was connected with quite a few and it is good to know about the rest.
Thanks so much, Rob for adding WeHateToWaste to the list! You are a real supporter! And we are in great company.
Thanks so much, Rob for adding WeHateToWaste to the list! You are a real supporter! And we are in great company.
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Great list! Thank you. I used it to let the people know… every time a house, commercial building or land is bought or sold with a Go Green Realty Inc. Realtor, our profits GO to our clients favorite nonprofit! Our mission is to heal California one close of escrow at a time. We empower our clients with choice. We empower the philanthropist in our client. We are NOT a nonprofit. We are the funding source for nonprofits – we fund nonprofits. We are the "for profit" for the nonprofits. http://www.GoGreenRealtyInc.com NOW recruiting.
Great list! Thank you. I used it to let the people know… every time a house, commercial building or land is bought or sold with a Go Green Realty Inc. Realtor, our profits GO to our clients favorite nonprofit! Our mission is to heal California one close of escrow at a time. We empower our clients with choice. We empower the philanthropist in our client. We are NOT a nonprofit. We are the funding source for nonprofits – we fund nonprofits. We are the "for profit" for the nonprofits. http://www.GoGreenRealtyInc.com NOW recruiting.
Great list – looking forward to surrounding myself with more positive streams! Thank you for sharing.
Fixed! Thanks!
Phenomenal. I've read or watched many of your suggestions and got chills reading through your recommendations. The Earth is truly shifting to a higher level of consciousness and it's people like you who are helping to facilitate the shift. If you're ever in Tampa, Fl I would love to meet you and pick your brain!
Thanks dude.
Alan Watts 's page, too.
Excellent. The world has to change and it's only us collectively that can make that change appear to happen. Thank you for sharing this wonderful list. Quite a few I'd not heard of. Let's all share the positive resources we know of with the world. Thanks Rob, you're an inspiration force for positive change.
I have been in idle wanting to do this for the last 8 years. I dont know why im not brcausr i think about it every day. I watched zeitgeist, what the bleep, the secret, brian greens universe, all 8 years ago. Ive been mindful and concious as having quantum/metapbysical spiritual experiences for 15 years.. i have a zillion cool saves on FB that i want to implement. Ive lived on indian reservations.
But I keep going back to my miserable resturaunt jobs and getting stuck in societies time allocation of living. Im sick of it already.
I would like to start or join a small group that is interested in taking a journey to live somewhere we can be sustainable while learning all these great techniques. The journey it self would be so rewarding. I love traveling, camping, biking, kayaking, tents, trailers, getting my hands dirty. If anyone is interested my facebook is Brandon Anthony. My email is [email protected] I think it would be a fun and amazing experience to share with a small group of other individuals. If its in your soul please just start first contact. I have no clue where to begin but i would be stoked to take the journey. .. I am 34 Years of age, male, lover of out doors, outdoor recreation, mindful and love to learn. Sure be great if this somehow works out. I had to try! Dont wait!
“Idle No More” and “Teaching Tolerance” do GREAT work! Love this list, THANKS!
I’m setting off on a camping bike trip around Europe and a journey to a more sustainable happy and useful life in March. I can’t wait. Thanks Rob. I’ve been planning this for a while but you’ve inspired me to get my bike involved.
FaceBook.com/LivingWithLess
Just saying….
I liked about 15 of these pages in this article abot 33 facebook pages to like on facebook Saturday. At 3:28 pm Saturday Facebook restricted my access to like. follow or subscribe to any pages until September 7th @ 3:28 pm. Also every page I liked in facebook in the month of August has been removed from my activity log and the pages I had liked are no longer showing me as liking them. Has anyone else had this issue. I have saved this article to my bookmarks so I can add the pages again after my restriction time is over.
After going through your list I found I already subscribe/follow 90% of the sites you list the rest I am now exploring… Thank you…
I am having a ton of new ideas on things I can do to reduce my consumption. I am glad you mention "Blackfish". After seeing that I vowed to never step foot around SeaWorld again.
Thanks a lot bro…
Inspirational like always!don't like to miss even one post of yours.
What about TED Talks?
What about TED Talks? I agree with and follow several of your selections.
I am 64 and I too am incorporating a lot of his ideas! Purging the house and down sizing and am moving across country for starts! What an inspiration he is
Hero man smart índigo child good for human race
The link for Mark Boyle is broken. You have inspired me to make the most significant changes. Thank you for all that you continue to do.
Thank you for sharing
love it!!! thanks
I came here to say the same thing. I Was looking for him on Facebook and couldn't find him. Maybe he deleted his account?
That is…regarding Marks broken link..
Happiness savoured hot is another great blog! http://happinessdishbestsavouredhot.blogspot.ca/
Check out Over Grow The System:
https://www.facebook.com/OvergrowTheSystem/?fref=ts
and Women Who Farm:
https://www.facebook.com/womenwhofarm/?fref=ts
Here is a site I found to be inspirational with health and truth with no junk.
http://myangelscloud.com/
Is this a joke? These pages that you recommend are ludicrous! I think you must still be drunk! Get a real life!
May I recommend one more,,,,, Karmapa, Oygen Trinley Dorje . He is truly compassion in action.
May I recommend one more,,,,, Karmapa, Oygen Trinley Dorje . He is truly compassion in action.
May I recommend one more,,,,, Karmapa, Oygen Trinley Dorje . He is truly compassion in action.
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You're such an inspiration KE-vin
Hello Rob ;
I hope you know someone who knows someone who might HELP me because I am Sick and I really need Help.
Thanks Rob ,,
https://www.youcaring.com/william-davis-526138#.VuoMyeK_TsA.facebook
Hello Rob ;
I hope you know someone who knows someone who might HELP me because I am Sick and I really need Help.
Thanks Rob ,,
https://www.youcaring.com/william-davis-526138#.VuoMyeK_TsA.facebook