It’s hard to stay positive in this day and age. With all the ills of the world slapping us in the face from the comfort of our armchairs we can get disillusioned that we can make a difference, and build a brighter and more sustainable future for our children.

Below are six websites/blogs that provide inspiration, and evidence that there are people out there that are questioning the status quo, and making small improvements to their lives – and the lives of those around them. Have a read of these fountains of inspiration, and see how you can develop your world for the better.

1. Exist. Ideas + Impact

News, infographics, and videos about the future of energy, electric cars, the environment, and food. Sustaining People has featured Co.Exist before, but still thought it worthy of re-endorsing.

2. HuffPost Impact. Causes for People

HuffPost Impact explores worthy causes andhelps you find ways to take action, and read truly inspiring stories. Hear from “social good” experts and share how you can make an impact.

3. Collectively. Take Action

Collectively celebrates the people, places and cutting edge ideas that are creating the change we need to see now to attain a better future – one innovation at a time.

4. Ecouterre. Eco-Style

Ecouterre follows the evolution of the apparel industry toward a more environmentally sound future, as well as facilitate a conversation about why sustainable fashion matters.

5. Inhabitat. Better Design

Inhabitat is a weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.

6. The Fifth Estate. Build

The Fifth Estate is Australia’s leading business newspaper for the sustainable built environment and the people and issues that surround it.

If you have any other sites you think are really worthwhile, please let us know in the comments section and we will feature them on our site soon!

Good luck with your own sustainable solutions, and lets spread some innovation and inspiration!