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Why being Eco-friendly is more affordable than you think

Why being Eco-friendly is more affordable than you think

by Lyn Lapworth

How it all began In October 2020 a friend of mine made a comment about how she thought being eco-friendly was expensive. This was a real light bulb moment – there and then, I knew I had to do something to prove otherwise. I had 2 young children and as a family...
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How would you like to save precious time this Chri How would you like to save precious time this Christmas? With ALL THE THINGS to do, the idea of saving time and money is a welcome one. So, if you're fed up with trying to cut the wrapping paper neatly and battling with the sellotape, let me introduce you to your new best friend - Furoshiki. Furoshiki is the art of using material to wrap your gifts, which is endlessly reusable, saving you money over time. You can even repurpose old pillow cases and scarves to save even more money. And, its pretty simple to use and looks GORGEOUS when you're done. This book took me seconds! 🎁 Bonus tip - only use Furoshiki on gifts for close family and friends, so you can ask for the material back afterwards! 😉 #christmaswrapping #savetimeandmoney #ecofriendlychristmas
How would you like to save precious time this Chri How would you like to save precious time this Christmas? With ALL THE THINGS to do, the idea of saving time and money is a welcome one. So, if you're fed up with trying to cut the wrapping paper neatly and battling with the sellotape, let me introduce you to your new best friend - Furoshiki. Furoshiki is the art of using material to wrap your gifts, which is endlessly reusable, saving you money over time. You can even repurpose old pillow cases and scarves to save even more money. And, its pretty simple to use and looks GORGEOUS when you're done. This book took me seconds! 🎁 Bonus tip - only use Furoshiki on gifts for close family and friends, so you can ask for the material back afterwards! 😉 #christmaswrapping #savetimeandmoney #ecofriendlychristmas
This audio could not be more appropriate. Its ca This audio could not be more appropriate. Its called Living in Gratitude and sums up every day for me at the moment. December has been jam packed with fabulous conversations with incredible people. And it culminated with a Christmas celebration yesterday with my business family. Connection is everything when you run your own business so having these utterly fabulous ladies in my life means the world. I came away with aching cheeks from 3 hours of smiling, a strained throat from all the catching up and a heart full of joy. I will be forever grateful for finding my tribe. #womensupportingwomen #gratitude #Christmascelebration
Today, I have been educated and inspired in equal Today, I have been educated and inspired in equal measures. I was invited along to my daughter's high school to help judge year 11 posters on the theme of mitigating climate change. Just. WOW. To hear the passion from 15 and 16 year olds on ways we can reduce our impact on the planet was nothing short of awe inspiring. They offered solutions to help reduce temperatures in cities, ways we can utilise existing technologies in different applications to create new solutions - and in some cases introducing renewables in impoverished countries in order to support vital services and create jobs. Some took a more political approach, some used the simplest of solutions on a bigger scale. Some looked at innovation, some used restoration. These girls had researched where their ideas would have the most impact, including benefits to local communities through job creation or even just access to power. I learned there's a new scheme to increase alkalinity in our Oceans using natural substances - we know acidification is damaging in so many ways, particularly to vital coral reef systems - and we know warming ocean temperatures are causing increased acidification, so any natural solution could prove vital. But above that, I learned that our future is bright. These teens are smart, inventive and well informed. And my heart broke a little today too. Our teens shouldn't have to be discussing ways to save their own futures. They shouldn't have to worry about the current pace of change leading to unprecedented climate breakdown in their lifetime. But this is their reality. And we must do all we can for their sake. They didn't cause this mess. We did. #climatechange #climatesolutions #climateaction
It never ceases to amaze me just how many incredib It never ceases to amaze me just how many incredibly talented and creative people there are in this country. Makers of all kinds spend hours creating all manner of unique items. And there's no better place to buy their wares than at a Christmas craft market. So it seemed appropriate that on #smallbusinesssaturday I had a mooch round a local craft fair with my mum and daughter. The jewellery caught my eye (may have persuaded my mum to buy a couple of pairs of earrings as its my birthday after Christmas 😊) but the tshirts, glassware, candles and other goodies were tempting too. Supporting micro businesses has a real feelgood factor too. I'm not just another statistic lining the pockets of billionaire that will never know my name or recognise my face. And they're certainly not grateful for every single purchase, like small business owners are. If you're struggling for gift ideas, just maybe there's a local independent business selling something perfect for your loved ones. #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness
I'm feeling incredibly grateful right now. Doing I'm feeling incredibly grateful right now. Doing something I love means I often feel privileged, but this week has been another level. When you work in sustainability, you're generally working with people that are on the same mission, people that are trying to reduce emissions, make more conscious decisions - and ultimately are trying to leave this planet in a better state than it is now. Which means I spend a lot of my time talking to those motivated by good. Purpose led business owners are really powerful. Their mission isn't simply to make as much money as they can, they look at how they can make a positive impact. And this week particularly, I've been surrounded by people that make my heart sing. I've spent time in the company of BCorp Consultants and business owners, charity workers, educators and wellness practitioners this week and its really brought it home just how many people are working to make life better for others. Within sustainability and wellbeing- 2 industries I sit firmly within- its easy to find yourself surrounded by these wonderful people... and I know that's not the case for everyone. I know that this time of year can be particularly tough for a lot of people. If that's you, practicing self care by taking time to get out for a walk can be so helpful. On days like today, when the rain held off, spending time in nature, with friends or by yourself has so many benefits, for both our physical and mental health. 🫶
Occasionally someone comes in to your life that ha Occasionally someone comes in to your life that has a real impact. Yesterday, I had the huge pleasure of attending the Impact Showcase, created and organised by the wonderful soul that is @shehnaaz_latif The Impact Showcase was designed by Shehnaaz to bring together a room full of people making a positive impact - on their communities, clients, families and the wider world - and give them the space to recognise their achievements over the past year. And what a gathering! We were each give 5 minutes in which to share our achievements and celebrate how far we've come in 2025. Hearing from such a wide variety of pure goodness - ranging from a lady that supports people who have suffered hate crimes to someone who shares how to breathe properly, and the implications for our bodies if we don't breathe correctly (clue, you breathe from your stomach, not your lungs) Their were representatives from the charity sector, the Rotary club, businesses set up to bring joy back in to our lives and remind us of the power of connection. There were tears, there was a lot of applause and cheerleading, and even a little dancing at 11 o'clock in the morning! Why not?? There are very few people that would dream up such a beautiful idea - and also have the connections to bring these people together. Shehnaaz Latif, the Impact Showcase wasn't just a celebration of our achievements, it was a celebration of you. Your ability to attract genuinely good people, your warmth and positivity in wanting them to recognise how much they contribute and your hard work in pulling off such a flippin awesome event. I feel privileged to be part of your world.
Yes, I own a fake Christmas tree. Probably not wh Yes, I own a fake Christmas tree. Probably not what you'd expect from me. However, the idea of chopping down a tree to decorate the house for less than a month doesn't sit well either. So 15 years ago we bought a fake tree - and with a little care and attention when we were putting it together, and taking it down, we still have a tree that looks almost as it day the first year we bought it. And we will continue to look after it and use it for as long as we possibly can. ..which is really the number 1 rule in Sustainable living - look after everything you own in order to keep things in working order for as long as possible. When the time comes (years and years from now 😃) I will look in to rental of a real tree. There are now companies that hire potted trees for the Christmas season then take them back and replant them, so you can hire the same tree for the following year. A much more sustainable option. Is there 1 near you? #christmastree #tuesdaytoptip #ecofriendlychristmas
What a week! It feels like everyday there's been What a week! It feels like everyday there's been BIG news - and while we're regularly exposed to all the awful events that are happening, not so much of the good stuff is shared. So here's a little positivity to end your week. ⛽️ The UK Government has declared they will not grant any more new oil and gas licences. Our commitment to achieving Net Zero has taken a huge step forward 🏞 Yesterday saw the first ever National Emergency briefing on the Climate and Nature Crisis held in London. Leading climate scientists, MPs, health leaders, people from agricultural organisations, NGO's, leaders from the utilities sector - and many more - all came together to forge a science based pathway for our future security. @nebriefing 💷 The Climate Change Committee gave us a boost by sharing that once we've achieved Net Zero, the UK will save a massive £37bn per year 🌳 I've also been processing the fall out from COP30 which ended last week. 2 weeks of talks from the majority of countries across the world, all sharing their commitment to the goal of 1.5 degrees warming. We know that a handful of countries refused to sign a deal that mentioned the transition away from fossil fuels, however 113 countries have submitted their commitments to reduce global warming - and combined, they represent 70% of global greenhouse gas emissions ♻️ The economy could be give another boost by recycling more plastic in the UK. Building up to 15 new recycling facilities by the end of the decade could produce 5400 jobs and attract £800m of private investment. In turn, this would generate close £900m in economic value every year 🇩🇪 Germany has joined Brazil, Indonesia and Norway in pledging significant amounts to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility - a commitment of €5bn I constantly ask myself why we don't hear more good news. Don't you think it's needed? #goodnewsfriday #climateaction #positivevibes
You work hard for your money. Why part with it so You work hard for your money. Why part with it so easily? Some simple rules to help you avoid spending unnecessarily ahead of Black Friday: ❓️Write yourself a list of things you genuinely NEED and stick to it ❗️Don't rush to buy immediately, Black Friday sales don't disappear overnight. Sleeping on it can help you reassess whether you genuinely do 'need' to buy ♻️You may save more money buying preloved or reconditioned instead ⁉️Remember who is responsible for all the sorting out and decluttering around your home. Is it worth it? 💆‍♀️Could you spend the money on something more memorable instead? #resistblackfriday #savemoneylivebetter #memories
An actual quote from one of my lovely clients- "L An actual quote from one of my lovely clients- "Lyn doesn't preach, or expect you to knit your own yogurt" It really made me giggle, but it also highlights perfectly the confusion of how to buy yogurt in a better way... 🤔 As a nation, we love our yogurt, however it's really difficult to find 'plastic free' options. Yes, yogurt is something we could make at home (not knitted 😅) however I hear it's tricky - and not many of us have the time and/or headspace anyway! So what to do? ▶️ My first piece of advice would be to buy the biggest pot you can get through before it goes over. This 950g tub of Fagè is the biggest I've been able to find. Once you're finished you then have a couple of options - ideally find ways to reuse the pot. A tub of this size, with a lid is great for storage, so I have some saved to collect various items in for recycling in (pens, batteries etc) that aren't collected kerbside. ▶️ Alternatively, you can obviously recycle- and with bigger tubs, at least they'll be smaller quantities to be recycled. Alternatively, some yogurt brands are more switched on than others with their packaging. @timsdairyyogurt have done away with the plastic lid and made the cardboard wrap really easy to remove. Very smart and a simple change that will be having a big impact. ▶️ However, if your budget stretches, there are always glass options. If you use Milk and More, they sell a brand called @browncoworganics in glass jars - and better still, take the jars back to be cleaned and reused. As we know, reuse always trumps recycled! So whatever your budget, there is a better option. #yogurt #reducereuserecycle #tuesdaytoptip
Sometimes an hour just isn't long enough. This mo Sometimes an hour just isn't long enough. This morning I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the utterly fabulous Kate Hall of the @thefullfreezer We met briefly at the @homelifeandyou show last month (thank you for the intro Kat Lord @more_to_organising) and immediately realised we were in tune with each others message. What was particularly lovely, was how relaxed and informal this mornings chat felt - however after several deviations of topic 😅 we realised our passion for making sustainability as accessible and affordable as possible was very much aligned. Kate is on a mission to help you reduce food waste by maximising the use of something found in most households - the undervalued freezer - which not only helps to save money, but she also brings organisation to busy households. And I got to hear about some big plans! Kate is finalising a tool that will be of real benefit to every single homeowner - which I will be sharing as soon as it's ready to go, so watch this space. When the average household wastes over £1000 worth of food each year, why wouldn't you make this a priority? I highly recommend giving Kate a follow on Instagram for some easy to implement tips. #reducefoodwaste #savemoneytips #ecofriendlylifestyle
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