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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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Let me tell you a story... Around this time 6 yea Let me tell you a story... Around this time 6 years ago, we were preparing for my youngest to start school. We'd not long come out of the first Lockdown so it was a slightly anxious time. He settled in well, so my thoughts turned to what kind of work I'd go in to. The obvious choice being a teaching assistant. However, within a month, 1 conversation changed the course of my life. I was having a conversation with another school eco mum, when she declared she was finding a little expensive trying to make the more eco-friendly choices. The conversation was specifically about organic food, however the sentiment stuck with me I knew I could help. So I did the thing I never thought I'd do. After weeks of trying to talk myself out of it, I started my own business. Knowing there was more I could share, I sat down and basically did a brain dump. Every helpful tweak, every brand recommendation, all the small changes to everyday habits that would save money wherever possible. It was all written down. I collated these notes in to logical categories - and the first version of my RAMP up your Sustainability program had taken shape. We cover topics such as Energy saving, Cleaning and Laundry, Clothing and Homeware and Recycling - however I've since added in my unique Personal eco shopper service. All clients have access to me for help and advice when making purchases, so I can guide them on how and where to do their research. This builds up their skills and reduces the likelihood of them being greenwashed. Watching the transformation as we work through the program is a source of huge pride. The increase in confidence is evident on their faces when we reflect on how far they've come. And without realising, by the end of our time together, they have developed a new mindset. One client has called RAMP life changing. Doors are currently open for the next intake. Drop RAMP in the comments and I'll send you the details. Time is of the essence. 💚 #ecofriendlyliving #ecofriendlytips #ecofriendlylifestyle
Who needs some #goodnewsfriday? It's been a prett Who needs some #goodnewsfriday? It's been a pretty heavy week. Losing Dolly Parton and Tim Curry in quick succession was just rubbish. They both brought a real sparkle to the world in their own fabulous way. This week has also seen the devastating events in Nepal. Nepal has one of the world's lowest impacts on the planet, so to see their unimaginable suffering is heartbreaking. In case you needed confirmation, it's highly likely our warming planet caused the glacier to destabilise - meaning all those innocent lives wete lost because of our changing climate. All those victims - family members, friends, colleagues - died because of the greed of the fossil fuel industry and the fat cats lobbying governments so they can continue lining their pockets, while the rest of us suffer. (remember the heat this summer when you were struggling to sleep?) They've known for DECADES what their actions will result in. This is climate injustice. And we should be angry. It's OUR future security that's at stake. Everything we rely on is going to breakdown. You just need to see the new Government guidance about keeping 4 days worth of food in stock, that doesn't require power or water to cokk, to get an idea of what we have to come. Anyway, rant over - please enjoy the successes I'm sharing (but do get angry and channel it through positive action) #climateaction #itsourfuture #climateinjustice
Yes, I really am posting a video of my ducks on he Yes, I really am posting a video of my ducks on here! ☺️ And yes, they are happy. And I'm both happy and relieved, along with millions of us across the UK who are finally seeing a decent amount of rain. 😃 Because we have ducks, who obviously require water - and they drink a LOT - we have 2 huge water butts in their pen. They've both been empty for weeks, meaning we've had to use mains supply which I've not been comfortable with. So I will be adding more water butts, wherever I can find space for them. As guess what comes next? October to December is set to bring a deluge thanks to this super El Nino that's building. We will be going from the sublime to the ridiculous. Are you ready? How heat proof, flood proof, drought proof is your property? If you're not as prepared as you could be, PLEASE join me and my special guest on September 18th for our Free webinar. Future Proofing for you and Your Business has been created to share simple practical ways you can prepare and adapt to our changing climate. If you've been struggling in any way during the heat of the summer, this is for you. If your climate anxiety has been creeping up, this is also for you. In fact, if you own a house, this is for you. Please register using the link in the my bio. Climate anxiety is exacerbated when we feel helpless. By doing something, you find it starts to ease. And if you know of anyone who would benefit from this too, please share.
Along with so many others, I'm pretty bummed about Along with so many others, I'm pretty bummed about the death of Dolly Parton. I don't have any stories to tell about her, or any eloquent learnings, I just know I'm feeling gutted that someone who broke the mould is no longer here. I only really started paying attention to the facts about the 'real' Dolly in the last few years. When I heard about the Imagination Library - the foundation she set up to provide every child in the US with a book, every month until the age of 5 - I was instantly intrigued. Only Dolly Parton could be the beneficiary of $100 million from Jeff Bezos to spend on any charitable cause. Only Dolly Parton could have the worlds first cloned sheep named after her. Only Dolly Parton could say no to Elvis Presley using one of her songs. He wanted to record 'I will always love you' - but also wanted half the royalties, so she turned him down. And who else was such a fierce businesswoman, but also incredibly kind? Who else cared about her appearance, but could also joke about it? Dolly was a beacon of light in an increasingly dark world. She was 'a true original' #trueoriginal #beaconoflight #kindandfierce
Don't we all need a bit of positivity from time to Don't we all need a bit of positivity from time to time? We're just not getting that from our newspapers though. And the idea that someone else's account of a news story is being taken as fact is worrying. A journalists representation of the news is taken up by millions of people, no matter how much actual truth is written. And then there's the hounding, stalking and persecution. We've seen recently the incredibly sad case of Jason Arday, who took his own life as the media attention had become too much to bear. It doesn't feel like too long ago we were reading about Caroline Flack, who also took her own life after she was hounded by the press. I remember headlines after her death vowing to be kinder. It didn't last long. There was fresh meat to pursue. The circumstances around her death stuck with me. I made a vow to never judge anyone who's shoes I hadn't walked in. And to spread kindness. There's so much toxicity about the way our tabloids operate. And I really despise it. Already, I fear for the treatment Harry and Megan will experience on their return. How do they protect their children from the judgement and gossip they're subjected to? It's no surprise to me there's a mental health crisis, when all we read about is awful story after awful story. These of course need reporting on, but we also need balance don't we? So to keep up with the news, reported in a balanced way, I read the Week magazine. For every big event they cover, there's the story, coverage from both political sides of the media and then a 3rd section from other commentators. So we see the whole picture, not just the version 1 particular paper wants you to think. And the Week also brings good news! The front cover of last weeks magazine featured the headline "A solar revolution - is China going green?" Wouldn't you want to read about the huge boom is renewable energy from a global superpower? Wouldn't you want to hear the news that in May 2025, China installed solar panels at a rate of 100 per second?! Obviously it appeals to me, not just because their investment means costs of renewables are plummeting, but because I need to hear some positivity. Don't we all need that?
Did you see this news story on the BBC? They cov Did you see this news story on the BBC? They covered the story about a group of mum's living near an army base, RAF Upper Heyford. These ladies had paid for testing at a local site over concerns the environment was unsafe. At RAF Upper Heyford, firefighters would practice putting out an aeroplane set on fire above a "pond" of fuel. The list of potential contaminants from the "fire practice pond" include petrol, oil, lubricants, solvents and firefighting chemicals, which were "drained into storm water drainage". This practice dates back to the 1990's. Testing by the Environment Agency has found high levels of PFOS and PFAS - otherwise known as Forever chemicals. These chemicals are known carcinogens. Almost all of the levels recorded in their tests exceed environmental quality standards, with one 43, 000 times higher. These chemicals are in our water system so pose a real threat to our health. Forever chemicals are as unpleasant as they sound, as they hang around in the environment, and in our bodies for a long time, meaning they also accumulate. And forever chemicals aren't the only toxins making they way in to our bodies. Pthalates, Volatile organic compounds and microplastics are common toxins found in your home, making their way in to your body. When we clean up the environment, we clean up ourselves. Reducing chemicals in your home is 1 of the areas I help with in my RAMP up your Sustainability program. Doors are currently open for my October intake. If you're ready to make simple, practical changes around your home to help reduce chemicals, reduce your energy bills and live a cleaner, lighter lifestyle, with confidence, please drop me a message. Check out the overview in my Bio. 🫶 #smallchanges #ecofriendlytips #ecofriendlyliving
This is definitely worth reading until the end. It This is definitely worth reading until the end. It could change everything for you. First, a question. Who do you turn to if you need some rewiring doing an home? An electrician? Who do you search for if you want help marketing your business? A marketing consultant?? Who do you take your car to when it needs a service or MOT? A mechanic... We turn to those with the knowledge and experience needed to help us out. We trust our experts. Last November, 9 highly regarded experts spoke at a 'first of its kind' event in London. All highly regarded and incredibly knowledgeable. Recently, I watched the follow up documentary to their speeches. I'm not going to lie, for the first half, I felt on the verge of a panic attack. The evidence they brought to the likelihood of a complete breakdown of everything we rely on in society today, obviously isn't going to be a comfortable watch. Actually living through it will be utter hell. However there were some standout points that I really wanted to share with you (and you'll be glad you got this far) 💪 A whopping 83% of society want the government to act on the climate and nature crisis. How does that make you feel? It makes me feel like one of the many, not one of the few. 💪 We are currently ahead of schedule in our transition away from petrol and diesel cars. 💪 Globally, wind power is being built out three times the pace predicted in 2015. Solar installations are 15 times faster than expected. 🤯 And because a faster transition is cheaper, the cost of the whole UK transition is now 73% cheaper than expected just five years ago. This last point was the single biggest takeaway for me. The quicker we invest, the better off we'll be. This is from a leading economist! Seeing this documentary - the coverage of the @nebriefing - National Emergency Briefing is, quite simply, essential viewing. The other good news is that the petition to bring a live televised Climate and Nature briefing to our TVs has recently passed 100,000 signatures. AND 140 MPs have ready backed the idea. I've dropped a link in my bio so you can read, watch, sign and share. 😉 #informeddecisions #climateeducation #trusttheexperts
There's something in the air.... It's vaguely fam There's something in the air.... It's vaguely familiar. Droplets of water from the sky. Remember that? In all seriousness, most of us are in drought conditions right now. Parts of Southern England haven't seen any rain for 62 consecutive days. You don't need me to tell you it's been an exceptionally hot and dry summer. What I can tell you, is that there's rain on the horizon. And predictions are showing that late autumn/early winter will be among the wettest we've experienced. So yes, that means flooding. However, we should still treat water as if it's liquid gold and be as resourceful as possible. Think about how many times you run the tap, use your shower or flush the loo each week. It's not difficult to run the water more slowly when you wash your hands or have your morning shower. It's also not a chore to flush the loo every other time (saving at least 2 litres of water for each missed flush) And you could keep a bucket in your shower to catch water while it's warming up and run off while you're showering, saving many more litres every day. I've been doing this for years. My shower room has a loo in it, so every day the mop bucket is filled in the shower, then used to flush the loo. At a guess, I'd say I've been doing this for 6 years. If I'm saving a minimum of 2 litres each day, that's around 4400 litres of water saved. As well as saving water, it's also going to save you money. Why wouldn't you?? And with rain in the forecast, now is the best time to install water butts in your garden. The obvious place is at the end of drain pipes, potentially reducing the risk of flooding in your garden. If you'd like more tips on preparing for our increasingly extreme weather, please join me for a very special webinar - Future Proofing for you and Your Business. The webinar is designed to share simple practical ways you can reduce the impact of heatwaves, drought and floods on your home and life. Sign up via the link in my BIO... It's completely FREE!!
Look what I did! During our holiday to Lake Annec Look what I did! During our holiday to Lake Annecy I took the opportunity to paraglide! It's the most stunning scenery - a crystal blue lake surrounded by mountains, so the best view is from the sky! It was just breathtaking. And the other reason I'm proud of this, is because it was the only time this holiday I spent in the air. For the first time, we travelled to the south of France purely by train. And you know what? It's simple, comfortable and clean. You just have to sit back and watch the countryside go by. We took the train from our nearest station, Banbury to London. Although there was a 10 minute delay due to sheep on the line (you couldn't make it up) we arrived at Marylebone in plenty of time. Hopped in a cab to London St Pancras and arrived to a well organised, short queue for the Eurostar. The Eurostar (unbelievably my first experience) from London to Paris was very comfortable and within an hour of leaving the station, we were in France. After a couple of nights in Paris, we then caught the TGV from Gard du Lyon to Annecy station, in just under 4 hours. Again, relaxing and stress free! On the way out, we had a stop at Lyon to then catch a local train over to Annecy. Admittedly, this wasn't quite so comfortable. It was August 1st, when a lot of people are heading to Annecy for their annual festival, so the train was busy and hot. Note to self, don't travel to Annecy at the start of August! On the way back, we took the direct train all the way from Annecy to Paris on TGV and booked a cheeky 1st class treat, which was still only €130. Time to enjoy the view of the French countryside, have a relaxed lunch and even a quick nap! After another 1 night stay in Paris we took the Eurostar home. The smooth check in process took just 30 minutes to go through both sets of customs. The only blip was security where they asked my why I had a safety razor in my bag. Apparently we're not allowed a hair removal device on the train. I'm not sure where else we're supposed to store them so that's a quandry for another day. Anyway, 2hrs 20 mins later we were back in London. It was a learning curve, but honestly, going by train is so relaxing!
An evening walk across the fields, picking blackbe An evening walk across the fields, picking blackberries and chatting with my family. My daughter was planning her interval training, which she does for fun. My son found a stick which he then pretended to use as a gun. Sounds like a carefree Friday evening doesn't it? Except it was anything but. Before we left, our phones had sounded the alarm - a Government warning of the risks of disposable bbqs, fireworks and anything that may cause wildfires. This is likely to be the first of many. The walk across the fields would normally lift my spirits, except all I could see was tinder dry brown grass. Picking blackberries should be fun, only they're a month earlier then they should be. What will happen to the wildlife that relies on this food source in the autumn? Yesterday, a friend revealed she was instructed to stay indoors with her windows closed. A wildfire was 200m from her house. 2 other friends were stuck in their hot car on the M6 which had been closed due to smoke from a nearby wildfire. I'm still to hear from a client who lives in Stourbridge. Hoping she's just on holiday. This shit just got personal. Mine won't be the only story of friends who've been affected. And I doubt this will be the last time I worry for the safety of people I care about. Climate change is here, in the UK, biting us on the ass. People are losing their homes, all their possessions, fleeing for their lives. You may be thinking this sounds a it dramatic, but in honesty, it's nowhere near dramatic enough. Globally, people are dying every day due to extreme weather events. 7 have just lost their lives in Japan due to serious flooding. Thousands have died across Europe in the heatwaves. This beast is affecting us all in some way or other. I sincerely hope you and yours are OK. My heart goes out to those affected by these fires, to those experiencing relentless flooding, to those whose livelihoods have been affected by the drought, to those who can't escape hot homes - the list goes on. Really feeling it right now. #climatebreakdown #ecoanxiety #itspersonal
I think we're all in need of some good news right I think we're all in need of some good news right now. With data centre development in the UK being such a hot topic, I thought I'd share a few wins for the environment. Data centres carry huge environmental issues, placing stresses on energy consumption and water sources - required to keep the data centres cool. However there are efforts to reduce the impact of these monstrosities and many of them come from surprising sources. There are also regions banning development in order to protect local infrastructure. ➡️ Texas has just paused the development of 1500 data centra projects due to concerns over power and water consumption. ➡️ In China, a world first commercial scale underwater data centre has been installed. The 2,000 server facility is powered by offshore wind, and cooled by the sea, making it one of the most efficient around ➡️ A solar-powered data centre in Dubai is the world's largest solar-powered facility, fully powered by renewable energy from a solar park. The project has cut a cumulative 17,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions as of early last year. ➡️ In Norway, a former mine now serves as a naturally secure data centre facility where Norwegian fjord water provides direct cooling. In addition, Norwegian hydroelectricity delivers almost zero operational carbon emissions.  While there's no escape from the rapid escalation of data centres being installed, it's reassuring to hear a more sustainable approach is being implemented. And we can all do our bit by only using AI where strictly necessary. A recent study from the UN University has revealed that day-to-day usage accounts for roughly 80 to 90 per cent of total energy demand. You can do your bit by only using AI when it will save time vs scrolling through web searches, keep prompts concise (no using please or thank you - every extra word counts!) and PLEASE don't get involved in those gimmicky AI image generation fads. Thank you #goodnewsfriday #ecotips #beAIsmart
I'm now part human, part cheese. I'm just back f I'm now part human, part cheese. I'm just back from a 2 week holiday in France and as a vegetarian, choice is still a little limited. Reblochon, brie, beaufort, burrata,... fondue, raclette, parmesan, pizza - all delicious, but there's not a huge amount of other veggie proteins on offer. I've never been so excited over a houmous and quinoa salad in my life! And when I discovered a tofu dish, I was over the moon. However, other than the food options and the relentless smoking - France has got a lot going for it. The 2 areas we stayed in - Paris and the utterly stunning Lake Annecy - both have a high percentage of cyclists. Bike rental is readily accessible and cycle lanes are everywhere. The 8 till 8pm supermarket offered purely loose fruit and veg. Then there's the vast countryside and miles and miles of woodland. Fortunately there were no wildfires near us, but we still kept an eye on the wildfire locator on Google maps. France has also banned internal flights under 2 hours, banned supermarkets from wasting food and requires them to install solar panels over their car parks. I'm now fully relaxed and rejuvenated having avoided social media and work emails for the duration of my holiday. So, tell me, how are you coping with the heat and the drought?
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