As my concern for the environment increases and my children become more and more interested in the world around us, I’ve found myself drawn to Instagram accounts trying to do their bit to raise awareness, educate or even inspire us to lead a more sustainable family life.

There’s an awful lot wrong with our world right now but spouting endless doom and gloom is about as inspiring as a kick in the shins. So here are some of the best ‘positive’ environmental accounts I’ve come across. I’m sure you’ll be motivated by their passion & purpose and all the ingenious ideas they share…

@MudnBloom

This gorgeous instagram page is the from the highly successful monthly gardening & nature subscription service.

The page beautifully inspires children to connect with nature suggesting crafty activities, seasonal gardening projects, quizzes, ideas for cooking or just things to spot when you’re outdoors with your little ones.

Image taken from @MudnBloom

@MCS_UK

The instagram page from Britain’s leading marine conservation charity; MCS UK is full of fun facts about the seas around our coastline.

Follow this page to hear about local beach cleans, activities and ideas to help protect our seas, as well as quizzes and much more.

Image taken from @MCS_UK

@PlasticFreeHackney

An advocate of plastic free and low waste living, campaigning for a plastic free life.

This page is brimming with ideas to help you cut down on family waste… full of snippets of information, top tips and alternatives to try.

Image taken from @PlasticFreeHackney

@TheGreenParentMag

This page is dedicated to inspiring parents and families on their journey to to live a more eco-consious lifestyle.

Linked to alternative lifestyle title; The Green Parent magazine, the page is full of ideas, recipes, top tips and competitions as well as links to features, thought-provoking stories and much more.

Image taken from @TheGreenParentMag

@HelloWildlife

This super simple page provides you with a daily wildlife or conservation fact.

Did you know that Orcas are found in all oceans? Or that owls don’t have eyeballs, just eye tubes.

Give it a follow and be prepared to amaze your kiddies everyday!

Image taken from @HelloWildlife

@KateConservation

Kate on Conservation is a wildlife writer, blogger and all-round conversation guru as well as being a trustee or ambassador for a number of conservation charities.

Her page is full of top tips, ideas, give-aways and shared blog posts. Check it out…

Image taken from @KateConservation

@SNAPforChange

SNAP for change is the brainchild of Louise from Hove based nursery Young Friends, set up to support nurseries across the country on their journey to become more sustainable.

The page itself is full of ideas to inspire your little ones and teach them how they can have a huge positive impact on the health and well-being of our planet and the creatures that inhabit it.

Image taken from @SNAPforChange

@EcoKidsPlanetMag

Eco Kids Planet aims to introduce children to the wonders of nature, and encourage them to protect their planet.

Linked to the monthly magazine, this page offers a daily dose of facts and inspiration, encouraging kids to take an interest in the things that really matter in the world.

Image taken from @EcoKidsPlanetMag

@ECOwithEM_

This fab page is a ‘must’ follow for anyone with an interest in eco-living… shouldn’t that be everyone?

Emily Ehlers or Em from Eco with Em as she is more commonly known is part-writer, part-illustrator and 100% environmentalist. Her upbeat, quirky posts inspire people to love themselves and the living world better.

Image taken from @ECOwithEm_

@MothersRiseUp

Mothers Rise Up is a fast growing movement of ordinary mums who are worried sick about the climate crisis.

Inspired by young people who are striking for climate action, this group are on a mission to speak out and try and fix the mess that past generations have created before it is too late.

This is inspiring stuff and relevant to us all, check them out…

Image from @MothersRiseUp

And as an added little bonus, how could we forget our very own @Its_Our_Planet_Too…

@Its_Our_Planet_Too

Our very own instagram page jam packed full of fascinating facts, fun activities, inspirational quotes, gorgeous illustrations, stunning images, top tips and little rhymes about our world.

Hoping to inspire our kiddies to love our planet.

Go on… give us a follow.

Image taken from @Its_Our_Planet_Too

Do you have any favourite green living Instagram accounts? If you do, then please comment below.