Aja Barber (@ajabarber)
Author of Consumed, Aja Barber is an ethical fashion expert who can cut through the bullsh*t of greenwashing schemes like a knife. She doesn’t hold back when exposing the ugly side of the fashion industry and it’s the wake up call we all need.
Photo: Stephen Cunningsworth
Daphne Frias (@frias_daphne)
A US-based youth activist, Daphne shines light on the intersection between the environmental and disabled communities. Her perspective helps to understand how the movement to protect the climate needs to be inclusive to also protect those who may not always be the most visible.
Kate Hall (@ethicallykate)
Kate is a super boho earthy gal from New Zealand who has made a career out of teaching people how to live sustainably. Some of her content isn’t 100% relevant since it’s specific to local NZ things, but it’s inspired me to look for US alternatives. She keeps it light and fun while still sharing the serious stuff.
Photo: Kate Hall
Sabs Katz (@sustainablesabs)
Mixing and matching ethical or secondhand thrifts in unique ways is Sabs’ superpower. She shares her eco-lifestyle in Brooklyn (and sometimes Texas when she’s visiting her parents) in such an accessible way and interacts with her followers a ton. She’ll easily feel like your go-to virtual bestie.
Photo: Sabs Katz
Vanessa Nakate (@vanessanakate1)
Vanessa is a Ugandan climate activist who also started protesting as a student. She’s since done a lot of work to bring other young people together to fight against climate injustices in the country and around the world.
Dominique Palmer (@domipalmer)
Dominique is a vibrant youth activist from the UK who loves to play with slow fashion. She shares information about current protests and initiatives to fight government support of the fossil fuel industry. She’s also pals with Tori Tsui (see below).
Greta Thunberg (@gretathunberg)
This one is no shock to anyone. An international icon at this point, Greta most often shares about the protests and strikes she and her follow classmates are participating in.
Tori Tsui (@toritsui)
Tori is a youth activist with ties to Hong Kong and the UK who focuses on the climate crisis through the lens of its impact to mental health, particularly on the younger generation. She shares about her own experiences and ways to keep self care at the forefront, while still fighting for change. Her book, It’s Not Just You, was published in 2023.