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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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I think I'm a little obsessed. Thinking about my I think I'm a little obsessed. Thinking about my impact on our planet for the last 15+ years means I'm always wondering how I can tweak my habits to reduce my footprint. How many times can I reuse this water? How quickly can I put my lunch items back in the fridge so the door isn't open for too long? Is the grid being powered by a high percentage of renewable energy so I can put a hot wash on? (the answer today is definitely yes!) It's just become a habit after all this time so I don't really think about it - until my clients point out just how much knowledge and experience I've amassed. This obsession has now been channelled in to supporting my clients in creating a more eco-friendly way of life. But it's not just about helping them live as sustainably as possible, through working together over a longer period of time, keeping sustainable habit tweaks in their mind created a new mindset. It builds confidence, significantly reduces the feeling of helplessness and ultimately creates a more sustainable way of life because it works for them. The habit tweaks stick. On more than 1 occasion, my RAMP up your Sustainability program has been called life changing. Which makes my heart sing. This micro business began as an idea to help a few local school mums - and has evolved to creating lasting change in so many lives. And I couldn't be happier knowing I'm helping others in such a profound way. Interested in knowing more? I'm happy to chat so drop me a message asking for a 1 to 1. I'd love to help you too. #dailyhabitsmatter #lastingchange #smallchangesbigimpact
I see you. I'm hearing from so many people who ar I see you. I'm hearing from so many people who are worried about our changing climate. You're worried about what this means for you and your family. You're feeling helpless. You feel like it's just you that's feeling anxious. And you're not sure what to do about it. And I absolutely see you. I'm anxious too. The best piece of advice I can give you is to focus on the things you can control. There are so many simple changes you can make to your daily habits, that build up, so make a real difference. The choices you make when you're shopping are all monitored, meaning you can lean in to that and exercise your consumer power. But where do you start? How do you know what really helps? And how do you lick your way through genuinely eco friendly brands? Your answer is right here. My RAMP up your Sustainability program was built for you. Over a series of monthly sessions we tackle all of the obstacles currently getting in your way. From reducing toxins in the Cleaning and Laundry session, to saving you money in the Energy Saving and Food Waste reduction sessions - with a smattering of trusted brands thrown in for good measure. THIS is your opportunity to take more control, over your mental health and over your impact on the planet. What if what so much easier than you imagine? Drop RAMP in the comments right now to find out. #simplechanges #ecoanxiety #ecofriendlyliving
I'm not going to lie, it's a lot. The knowledge I I'm not going to lie, it's a lot. The knowledge I carry round in my head is a burden. I carry the knowledge of tipping points, what is likely to happen when AMOC collapses, how much society is likely to break down when food supplies are impacted, meaning costs will only ever continue to rise. I keep up with the news on which clu tries are being impacted by climate change. The list goes on. And it's a lot. Particularly as a parent of a 15 year old and a 10 year old. So as it's #worldmentalhealthday I thought I'd share ways in which I cope - so I can function without feeling like I just need to rock in the corner of a dark room. Firstly, whenever I can feel the overwhelm creeping up, I head outside, usually for a walk down the lane with a litter pick in hand. Contributing something positive and feeling the sun on my skin really helps. Secondly, I intentionally follow as many positive news accounts so I'm exposed to content than reminds me how many good people are working to repair this planet. Accounts like @sambentley @goinggreenmedia and the @earthshotprize act as a constant reminder of the incredible and innovative work that's going on all the time, across the globe. And thirdly - I focus on the things I can control, which is actually quite a lot. I double down on reducing waste, thinking about how much water we're using, where I can buy better options - and how much more I can support my clients to do the same. There are good people everywhere, people fighting for our future, channelling their fear of this existential threat in to positive action. So this is what I choose to give more headspace to. If you're struggling, you're not alone. Hopefully these suggestions will help you too. #positivenews #mentalhealth #takeaction
STOP SCROLLING... There's actually GOOD news to s STOP SCROLLING... There's actually GOOD news to share. Whenever I want to remind people there are always people around the world taking action on the climate and environment that we don't ever hear about - I point them towards the Earthshot prize. The @earthshotprize was founded by Prince William in 2020 to find, celebrate and scale incredible solutions that will repair our planet. Earthshot donates a massive £1 million to the winners in each of 5 categories - Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-free World, and Fix Our Climate - by 2030. 🌍 This years finalists include Bhutan, which has written the protection of nature into its constitution, maintaining nearly 70% forest cover while safeguarding Himalayan watersheds that around 1.6 billion people downstream across South Asia depend on for water. 🌍 An organisation called Mahindra Last Mile Mobility transformed its supply chain to sell more electric three-wheelers than anyone in India, proving the switch to electric can be done profitably, not just responsibly. This has contributed to an huge improvement in air quality. 🌍 ZEMBA (Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance) unites nearly 50 of the world’s major cargo owners, including Amazon, IKEA and Nike, into a single alliance that makes binding, multi-year commitments to zero-emission shipping, giving shipping companies the confidence to invest in cleaner vessels and fuels. 🌍 Mother Earth Foundation builds community-run waste systems that stop plastic and organic waste reaching landfills and the sea, helping Philippine cities and coastal communities cut pollution while giving the country’s informal waste workers fair pay and recognition.  🌍 Ørsted, a Danish energy provider, has transformed from one of Europe’s most coal-intensive utilities into the world’s largest offshore wind operator, cutting its own emissions by more than 98% while continuing to invest, generate revenue and deliver clean energy that now powers millions of homes. These are just 5 of the 15 finalists from this year alone. Head over to the Earthshot website to read about the other inspirational finalists and winners from the last few years. 💚
How much water are you wearing? Or, more specific How much water are you wearing? Or, more specifically, how much water do you think it took to make the clothes you're wearing? The chances are at least 10,000 litres of water were used in producing the clothes you're wearing today - so imagine the water usage for everything in your wardrobe. A single cotton tshirt requires around 2500 litres of water (source @ethical_consumer_magazine) We think of cotton as a sustainable fabric as its plant based rather than synthetic fabrics, which are essentially plastic, so oil based. Now let's talk about your jeans. Depending on where the material is sourced from, your jeans require anywhere upwards of 8000 litres of water. In some cases as much as 30000 litres are used per pair of jeans according to Ethical Consumer magazine. And when you factor in synthetic dyes and bleached are used for colouring our clothes, which are harmful to the surrounding environment, the picture doesn't get much better. My advice? The simple answer is to buy preloved, preferably items made from natural fibres as synthetic fibres shed microplastics when washed. And don't wash your clothes as often. A certain Mr Levi said you should never wash their jeans. While I wouldn't go that far, we've all been conditioned to think we should be washing our clothes more than we need to. So save yourself the energy and water by giving your washing machine as much of a rest as you can. #savewater #buypreloved #dontbuynew
This isn't the post I had planned for today. But This isn't the post I had planned for today. But something happened today that I felt was important to share. This morning, at a networking event I attend monthly, a lovely lady I've got to know over the last couple of years shared a personal story. (I have her permission to talk about this) In August, a close friend of hers was travelling in Asia - and was in Nepal that day. Her friend was in fact at the immigration centre that was constantly in the news coverage - the place we repeatedly saw in the footage of that devastating mud slide. The friend obviously did not survive. She was one of 1454 confirmed deaths. And there are currently over 4000 people still unaccounted for. This means there are thousands more who have lost families and friends in the disaster, many of whom still have no definitive answer on what happened to their loved ones. So many lives either lost or turned upside down. And we know this was all caused by a melting glacier - another effect of our warming climate. The lady that my friend knows had 2 children - who just happen to be the same age as my 2 kids. They will grow up without their mum, because of the impacts of global warming. Because of the greed of the fossil fuel industry who believe it's more important they line their pockets, than address a global issue that results in the death of innocent people. I don't often let the anger get the better of me, I usually choose to channel my energy in to helping others reduce their impact - but this one is close to home. Those 2 children did not deserve to loose their mum. No-one that lost their life that day knowingly and intentionally contributed to climate change. The disaster in Nepal is a prime example of climate injustice. Holding those responsible to account and accelerating the shift away from climate wrecking oil, coal and gas has got to be our priority. For all of us. To show those innocent lives weren't lost in vain.
Today is one of my favourite days of the entire ye Today is one of my favourite days of the entire year! Today, I have a seriously fabulous group of ladies starting their RAMP up your Sustainability program. Yet again, I'm thrilled that the women I seem to attract are particularly wonderful humans. It's unsurprising, given they're motivated by living a little more lightly on this planet. However the joy at sharing this program with truly good people never grows old for me. I know I say this a lot, but it's the biggest privilege sharing this journey with them. I watch my clients go from feeling pretty helpless and anxious to feeling so much more confident about the difference they make. (and if you get to the end of this video and are wondering what on Earth the bizarre noise is, it's Arwen, my duck making her presence known 🤦🏻‍♀️) Watch out for an upcoming announcement about the program... coming soon. (especially if you're kicking yourself for not signing up this time)
It's safe to say I'm massively out of my comfort z It's safe to say I'm massively out of my comfort zone today. I'd rather be doing anything else, however I know this is something I badly need. So I'll spending the day learning from the wonderful Lynne Thomas (The Business Builder) at her Figures without Fear event. I'm hoping to discover the secret to placing value on yourself, as a business founder. I think this is the area I struggle with the most. Wish me luck!
And here we are. The end of the journey for 11 mo And here we are. The end of the journey for 11 more utterly fabulous women. 11 more women who wanted to know more about simple sustainable lifestyle habits. 11 more women who knew they wanted to reduce their impact but weren't sure how to go about it, or were just too overloaded with day to day life to think about the next step. 11 more women who are now much more aware of the difference they make. Of how to source genuinely sustainable products. Of where to remove toxins from their home. 11 more women feeling proud of themselves for doing what they can, making realistic, affordable, manageable and practical changes to their everyday habits. The type of changes that stick. A heartfelt thank you to: @samcaldecottbsp @projectbmarketing @geeta_daswani @rebecca_travelcounsellor @cleanconsciouslywithkate @clairelawtonacorn @wildingmarketing @sjaccountancy @sally7620 @reyousable Kate Harrison If this has piqued your interest - drop me a message as the waiting list is now open for the next intake of my RAMP up your Sustainability program. Time to stop feeling helpless. I'm here to show you the way. #simplechanges #ecofriendlytips #youreinvited
This is what I want for you. I want you to be abl This is what I want for you. I want you to be able to look back in 20 years time and feel pride. I want you to be able to look your younger family members in the eye and tell them you stepped up. Despite feeling overwhelmed, despite ALWAYS being busy and having such a full head - I want you to be able to tell them you did what you could. We all know the climate crisis is here, we all know the environment is suffering and we're gaining more awareness of the harm is causing to our health. I want you to be able to shift that niggling guilt, the knowledge that you could, and should be doing more. But you don't have the time or the headspace. It's a vicious circle! And then you heard about my RAMP Up your Sustainability program - a program created specifically for busy people (I am one, so speaking from experience here) I'm here to give you pride and confidence in yourself, because you CAN make a difference. You can control how many toxins there are in your home. You can even save money in some areas of your life. And the sooner you start making changes, the sooner you begin to realise, you could have been living this way all along. It's time to feel empowered. It's time to reduce your climate anxiety, because taking action, in any form is the quickest way to reduce your feeling of helplessness. Trust me, I know. Today is the final day for signing up to the October intake of my RAMP up your Sustainability program. Drop me a message immediately as I've kept space in my diary, just for you. If that's really too short notice, watch my video until the end - and then DM me for more details. I'll be waiting to hear from you... #timetoact #takecontrol #beproud
I have a confession.. I'm not perfect. I have pl I have a confession.. I'm not perfect. I have plastic packing in my food shop A whole drawer full of tupperware I'm not vegan There's a longstanding pile of broken bits in my laundry room I need to take to a repair cafe And I have a large number of cables and electronics still to recycle (there's more, but you get the idea) So please don't give yourself a hard time for not being the 'perfect' environmentalist. The truth is, there's no such thing as perfect - when it comes to our day to day lives, we all have an impact every time we eat or drink, turn the light on, run the tap or get in the car. However, we have control over the way we go about those things - being a little more conscious of how each action impacts the planet. The important part, is that you try and be a little better with each decision or each action. And if you need help with that, from someone who is simply further ahead on their journey - I'm here, to give you my full support. You get to benefit from all the knowledge I've amassed over 15+ years of considering the impact of my actions. What you won't get, is someone who sits in judgement about what you are or aren't doing right now. All that matters, is your intention to live a little lighter, to live more consciously - and to create a cleaner lifestyle for you and your home. If this resonates with you - there's still time to join the October intake of my RAMP up your Sustainability program. Doors close 6pm on 30th September, so you need to take action now. Drop me a DM and join the awesome folk already looking to live a little lighter. #livebetter #consciousliving #smallchanges
I often have to pinch myself. Having spent the ye I often have to pinch myself. Having spent the years before having my children working for others, running my own business has been a very steep learning curve. Don't get me wrong, I still have the occasional wobble, the self doubt creeps in. But then I remember why I'm doing what I'm doing. And then I remember the utterly fabulous ladies I have the privilege of working with, and witnessing their transformation. THIS is my passion. Thank you for your heartfelt words Rowena Wilding. If you're nodding along to her words, you have until Wednesday to join the next intake of RAMP. What you do next impacts your mental health and your physical wellbeing. Drop me a DM right now for more details - and prepare for your own transformation. Living a more sustainable lifestyle is genuinely easier and more affordable than you realise. #empowered #consumerpower #ecofriendlytips
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