Each time the ad below is displayed, I will earn point. SocialVibe then calculate the points earned by each members and allocate the money they receive from their partners to the charities accordingly (the more points, the more money).

My only concern is about transparency. Although SocialVibe looks like a non-profit service, they are not. They claim to allocate a sizable amount of their income to charities, but fail to give us more accurate numbers. If I raise money and realise in a year that less than 75% of the money raised is given to charities, I will be quite mad.

The website is available in 11 languages. If you are looking for information, you can downIoad their free ebook guides to nonprofit careers, read the blog or even listen to their podcast.

I’m convinced that a signature or some publicity can help non-profit just as much as money. As a fresh graduate looking for a job, I don’t have the mean to support any project financially. On the other hand, I can invest time and energy for them from the comfort of home.

The actions that you can do online are various, you can:

1. sign a petition

Petitions are very popular, a lot of organisations propose people to add their signature online. It’s quick and easy, which is good because they need lots of them.

2. pledge to take action

Some non-profits let you create a profile on their website and encourage you to take actions. WWF Passport is WWF attempt at creating a social network to publicize their campaigns and get the public involved. You can choose the continent where you’d like to help and sign up for a campaign. You are rewarded with points to reach higher levels and you can get a personal certification for the actions you took.



3. write about a non-profit on your blog

You heard of a really cool project in your local area or want to support your preferred NGO. Then why don’t you start writting about them on your blog. A little publicity to show your love cannot hurt.

4. sign up for a newsletter

Newsletter is an easy way to get news and most non-profits do propose people to subscribe. I receive one email per week or per month and they are due to give you a link to unsubscribe in case you feel spammed or expected something better.

5. donate online

Most charities propose you a way to donate online by credit card or Paypal. You can sometimes decide to give a regular monthly donation, and some of them will reward you with goodies.



6. volunteer for a non-profit

If you’re ready to do administrative work on your free time, some organisations might need your help by sending emails or translating content.

7. show your support on social networks or your blog

Social networks have become very popular, so you shouldn’t be surprised to find your favourite NGOs on Facebook. If you have a website, some of them propose banners to promote and link to their campaigns.

I am also concerned about the all the issues surrounding Third World countries and wanted to share my thoughts on this website. I used to work in Laos last year and was deeply touched by the generosity and philosophy of life in this country. It was my first contact with a Third World country and I wish I could do more than just write about them in the future.

So here is what you’ll find on Stainless Planet:

• You’ll read news about the environment, conservation and Third World countries.
• I’ll share great finds from the Internet.
• I’ll review websites and products that could help us live a greener life.
• You will not find extensive reviews of the latest model of wind turbines, I cannot afford it right now.

If you want to know more about me or this website, feel free to check the About page.

Dopplr is so well done, that in the end, the only thing you want to do is travel more. You don’t want to see the list of your future trips empty. Luckily, the carbon calculator will send you back to reality. The more miles you travel, the more carbon you’re producing. Calculations are provided by AMEE.cc (Avoiding Mass Extinctions Engine in Climate Change) using an API. The calculation is very accurate, since Dopplr allows you to precise which mode of transport you’re using for a particular trip. You’ll quickly notice that flying has much more impact on your carbon profile than using the train. I produced 660 kg of CO2 so far for this year. I believe that my carbon emissions due to transport have been greatly reduced thanks to Dopplr.

It looks awesome, and I can’t wait to order mine on their soon to be release webshop. They also seem to have more projects to come, like a special edition just for kids.

My favourite website discovered were ResponsibleTravel (as a keen traveller, it’s always great to find such websites), Freecycle (I found out there is a group with 460 members in my town) and Endenbee (best carbon footprint calculator I’ve seen). Nigel’s Eco Store, the award’s organiser, is also the best online eco shop I know.