r/sustainability

Community Overview

About r/sustainability

Sustainability is the ability of system to endure. While most people associate the term with the environment, true longevity requires social and economical sustainability as well as ecological sustainability.

The community at a glance

r/sustainability is a Subreddit for Environmentalists with roughly 906K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 1st largest community in the Sustainability topic page.

Roughly 20K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Sustainability, Environment, and Environmental Impact. Product recommendations often mention laundry detergent and sustainable clothing brands.

On Reddit
906K Members

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +20K members
Growth: +2.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 2K members
  • 2014: 2K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 4K members
  • 2018: 8K members
  • 2019: 32K members
  • 2020: 48K members
  • 2023: 441K members
  • 2024: 275K members
  • 2025: 71K members
  • 2026: 14K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 526 members
  • Sep: 241 members
  • Oct: 318 members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 2K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 2K members
  • Apr: 2K members
  • May: 3K members
  • Jun: 3K members
  • Jul: 303 members

Topics

  • Sustainability
    107 posts in the past month
    #1
    Sustainability
    107
  • Environment
    30 posts in the past month
    #2
    Environment
    30
  • Environmental Impact
    21 posts in the past month
    #3
    Environmental Impact
    21
  • Struggling
    20 posts in the past month
    #4
    Struggling
    20
  • Climate
    20 posts in the past month
    #5
    Climate
    20

Product recommendations

  • laundry detergent
    2 posts in the past month
    1. The best eco-friendly laundry detergent?
    2. Can you recommend a laundry detergent sheet brand? I’ve seen a few ads from different companies and they all seem the same
    #1
    laundry detergent
    The best eco-friendly laundry detergent? · Can you recommend a laundry detergent sheet brand? I’ve seen a few ads from different companies and they all seem the same
    2
  • sustainable clothing brands
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best sustainable clothing brands y'all would recommend?
    2. What are some sustainable/ fair trade brands you recommend?
    #2
    sustainable clothing brands
    Best sustainable clothing brands y'all would recommend? · What are some sustainable/ fair trade brands you recommend?
    2

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/sustainability for?
Best for Environmentalists enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/sustainability free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/sustainability have?
Roughly 906K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/sustainability on?
r/sustainability runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/sustainability cover?
On the Hive Index, r/sustainability is organized under Environmentalists.
How do I join r/sustainability?
You can join r/sustainability by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Sustainability communities like?
Communities for people working on sustainability, climate action, and eco-friendly living. Covers everything from large collaborative climate networks with city chapters to Discord communities for permaculture enthusiasts, eco-renovators, and people making sustainable lifestyle changes.