Part of the LiveOAK Network

About Us:

We are a new media company publishing websites that focus on energy, the environment and sustainable living. By leading the conversation about green issues, LiveOAK aims to advance the principles of sustainability by making them meaningful and accessible to a mainstream audience.

9 responses to “Don’t Let Green Fatigue Get You Down”

  1. Jeff

    The best way to avoid green fatigue is to not be overly concerned about the little things. It’s the big things that really matter. Here’s a great presentation by Treehugger.com’s founder Graham Hill on 3 big things you can do…
    http://www.vimeo.com/5734774

    And be sure to spread the word! Talking openly about what you’re doing is a great way to motivate others.

  2. Brenda Pike

    I like to think of it as a continuum. It’s a slow process, but every habit I change is one step farther along it. And, like trying to lose weight, it’s okay to “cheat” sometimes if that’s what it takes to keep you going for the long haul.

    1. Becky Striepe

      I just love this idea! It really is just like a change to diet….a lifestyle change!

  3. Jo

    Don’t we all! Here’s a great post by Ian Kiernan AO, Clean Up the World chairman. Check it out – http://www.cleanuptheworld.wordpress.com

  4. led strip

    You really make it seem so easy with your presentation but I find this topic to be really something which I think I would never understand. It seems too complex and extremely broad for me. Im looking forward for your next post, I’ll try to get the hang of it!

Sites linking to this article:


  1. Staying Positive: Bright Green Thinking – Glue and Glitter

    [...] easy to get a little doom and gloom when we’re looking at how far we have to go, but doom and gloom aren’t very productive. [...]

  2. Crafting and Materialism: How Crafters are Changing the World | The EcoSpheric Blog

    [...] I get a little overwhelmed thinking about the state of things. When my mind wanders to that dark place and green fatigue sets [...]

  3. Eco Friendly Doormats for Fall | Going Green For You!

    [...] Can you believe it’s fall already? With blustery weather approaching, a good door mat is key to keeping your floors dry, but conventional doormats are often chock full of petroleum products. Here are a couple of eco-friendly door mat options to protect your floors without giving you any green guilt! [...]

  4. Why Caring for Yourself is Good for the Planet | Sustainablog

    [...] all suffer from “green fatigue” sometimes. Striving to live a more eco-friendly life, like any conscious lifestyle change, [...]