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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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Every cloud has a silver lining... We've all noti Every cloud has a silver lining... We've all noticed the dramatic change in weather since the start of this month. Rain, wind, more rain, a bit of sunshine, then more rain.... and temperatures that have been a shock to the system after the particularly warm Spring and Summer we've had. While the rain has been very much needed (we are still in drought conditions) - the wind has its benefits too. In the UK, we have had huge success in wind turbine investments. Scotland leads the way, usually generating 100% of its energy from wind power. The generation mix shown in pic 3 was a snapshot from yesterday afternoon, showing a huge 62% of our energy was from wind power alone, and only 13% of our energy was from gas. How do I know this? There's an app that I regularly check (yes, I am a self confessed geek with this app) from National Energy System Operator. The NESO app also gives guidance on the most efficient time to switch on your appliances. Give it a go and let me know what you think!
*LAST CHANCE* This is your final opportunity to b *LAST CHANCE* This is your final opportunity to book your space on my Sustainable Clothes Shopping session. Sales close at 11pm tonight so if you haven't yet booked on, don't delay! I'll be sharing how to get the best out of your wardrobe, show you it is possible to save money while being more conscious of what you buy - and there'll even be a Live demo of how to use Vinted in the most sustainable way! Plus much much more. For just £25. You'd be crazy to miss it. Can't make the Live? I will be recording this to share if you're not free tomorrow evening. Link is in the Bio.... 🫶
Yesterday was a real tonic. It was slightly bonke Yesterday was a real tonic. It was slightly bonkers, utterly brilliant and filled with sheer unstoppable beauty. Heartfelt thanks to @helen_chidgey_tropic for inviting me as her guest to the @tropicskincare Glammies - their annual event to recognise and celebrate Tropic ambassadors. Sharing a room with 5000 women - and a few men - who are so fully invested in not just promoting Tropic beauty products, but also sharing their values, was truly inspiring. I'm not a Tropic ambassador for the sole reason I prefer to remain unbiased. In my RAMP up your Sustainabilty program, I share brand recommendations and it's important to me that I'm not affiliated with any 1 brand, allowing me the freedom to recommend any amazing business. But this the the only reason! Tropic tick so many of my boxes - Carbon Neutral Vegan Cruelty free Soil Association Organic Made in Britain And donate a massive 10% of their profits to charity. This last point was demonstrated so beautifully yesterday. The proceeds for 3 partner charities raised in excess of £125,000. Representatives from each charity we're invited to the stage to talk about their work and the impact donations from Tropic have made. Tropic have funded education in countries where not every child has access to schools and are currently building a 5th school, this 1 in Nepal. If you need a reminder there are people and businesses that are genuinely a force for good, check out the Tropic story. I'm still on a high today! Thank you again Helen for introducing me to such beauty. 💚🥰💚
Breaking News!! As of yesterday a huge law as bee Breaking News!! As of yesterday a huge law as been announced that will have a big impact on the volumes of waste clothing we're producing. These new rules will determine how textile waste is managed across Europe one of the most significant steps to date in addressing the growing environmental impact of textiles. I've shared a few times recently that we currently have enough items across the planet to dress the next 6 generations - which is frankly quite obscene. Europe alone generates 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste each year — around 12 kg per person - mostly from clothing and footwear. These new rules are designed to shift that burden onto producers and accelerate circular solutions. This means manufacturers will have full financial responsibility for the collection, sorting, and recycling of textile waste. That's 27 countries involved in the reduction of textile waste - which I'd call huge progress! #fashion #fastfashion #clothing #textiles
Breaking News!! As of yesterday a huge law as bee Breaking News!! As of yesterday a huge law as been announced that will have a big impact on the volumes of waste clothing we're producing. These new rules will determine how textile waste is managed across Europe one of the most significant steps to date in addressing the growing environmental impact of textiles. I've shared a few times recently that we currently have enough items across the planet to dress the next 6 generations - which is frankly quite obscene. Europe alone generates 12.6 million tonnes of textile waste each year — around 12 kg per person - mostly from clothing and footwear. These new rules are designed to shift that burden onto producers and accelerate circular solutions. This means manufacturers will have full financial responsibility for the collection, sorting, and recycling of textile waste. That's 27 countries involved in the reduction of textile waste - which I'd call huge progress! Happy Friday 😄
Today I'm celebrating 5 fabulous ladies. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 September is a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me. There's all the excitement in onboarding the October groups for my RAMP up your Sustainabilty program. Speaking to so many incredible women who are keen to live a more eco friendly lifestyle is inspiring and always leaves me feeling elated. I feel very privileged to work with so many people, all with the drive to create changes around the home that will benefit their health as well as the health of our planet. Last night though, was the Final session for one of my evening groups. I've had the very great honour of watching 5 wonderful ladies embrace the changes we discussed in each session. I've watched their confidence grow in how to tweak everyday habits, knowing their impact grows every day. And I've heard how their mindset has now changed for good, leaving them feeling more empowered about the difference they can make. @charlieclareyconsulting @julieeh123 Lucy Briggs @sustainablystyleduk @sarasouthgatenaturopath @carruthers2784 I cannot thank you enough for proving people DO care about their future, their health and our planet. It's a huge source of pride to see the difference my RAMP up your Sustainabilty program makes, but it's always tinged with sadness when the journey comes to an end. It's not too late to join the October groups, so if this has piqued your interest, ask for your Introductory chat to find out how easy and affordable sustainable living can be. 💚
This is one of my favourite quotes. In our world This is one of my favourite quotes. In our world where consumption is at unsustainable levels rethinking our habits is crucial. ➡️Reducing the amount of 'stuff' we buy is a simple place to start. ➡️Reusing and repurposing doesn't take much imagination (and @pinterestuk can help if you're stuck) ➡️Repairing is easier than ever due to the ever growing chain of @repaircafefoundation across Europe. ➡️Rebuilt and repurposed tech is available from the likes of @backmarket or @cex amongst others. ➡️And as for compostable - home compostable is preferable as long as you do actually put the item in the compost. ➡️Recycling is only preferable over landfill - but check on your local council app to avoid wishcycling! Redesigning is critical for anything that doesn't fit the above criteria. This can also mean designing a different business model. In the crazy world of fashion, the statistics of over production and over consumption are staggering. In the case of @rapanuiclothing - this has been addressed at every stage. Their clothing is manufactured using renewable energy, their clothing is made to order to avoid waste and they even take their garments back once you're done. Avoiding unnecessary waste, in a world of 8 billion people is a big step in the right direction. Buying better is possible and more widely available than you realise. High street brand @fatface carefully select the fabrics they use, such as Tenzel and Lenzig Ecovero (made from wood pulp sourced from responsibly managed forests) If you want to find out more - and discover exciting new brands - details of my Sustainable Clothes Shopping session - smart ways to dress without costing the Earth, is in my Bio....
Well this is a bit of a moment... I'm very proud Well this is a bit of a moment... I'm very proud to share I'm a finalist in not 1, but 2 awards! I've been selected as a finalist in the Contribution to the Environment category at this years @homelifeandyou show. Competition is always tough so it's a huge honour to make it this far. Thank you to @productsofchange for sponsoring it this year. I can't wait for the show itself. This years promises to be better than ever! (if you're interested in coming along, I'll be speaking again - and have a discount code, so drop me a message 🫶) And I'm also a finalist in the @stratford_herald awards - a first for me. So if you're wondering how I make a difference, bookings are open for my Sustainable Clothes Shopping session next Tuesday 16th at 8pm. Come along and see how to make simple changes that have a big impact - and can save money. Tickets just £25 - pop over to my Bio for the booking link.
Well this is a rather fabulous end to the week. S Well this is a rather fabulous end to the week. Sarah Sarkies @mulberrywebdesign joined the very first group I launched in 2023. It was a big decision at the time as I'd been focusing on 1 to 1s, but I'd decided offering my RAMP up your Sustainabilty program to a group would allow them to share their journey. We ended up sharing tears and lots of laughter, progress and sticking points together. And 2 of my proudest client achievements came from this group of ladies. Suzy Finnegan @getyourglowwithsuzyfinnegan reduced her weekly food shop by a staggering £15 after our Food waste reduction session and Sarah Sarkies significantly reduced the amount of laundry having got her family on board with the changes from our Cleaning and Laundry session. Since Sarah finished the program in March of last year, she's referred to RAMP as life changing, a huge statement and a massive compliment. Making small changes over a period of time really allows them to embed in your daily routine...and creates a whole new mindset along the way. I'm currently onboarding for my October groups. Are you ready to discover how easy a more eco-friendly lifestyle can be? Drop me a message and I'll do the rest. 💚
Well this is a rather fabulous end to the week. S Well this is a rather fabulous end to the week. Sarah Sarkies @mulberrywebdesign joined the very first group I launched in 2023. It was a big decision at the time as I'd been focusing on 1 to 1s, but I'd decided offering my RAMP up your Sustainabilty program to a group would allow them to share their journey. We ended up sharing tears and lots of laughter, progress and sticking points together. And 2 of my proudest client achievements came from this group of ladies. Suzy Finnegan @getyourglowwithsuzyfinnegan reduced her weekly food shop by a staggering £15 after our Food waste reduction session and Sarah Sarkies significantly reduced the amount of laundry having got her family on board with the changes from our Cleaning and Laundry session. Since Sarah finished the program in March of last year, she's referred to RAMP as life changing, a huge statement and a massive compliment. Making small changes over a period of time really allows them to embed in your daily routine...and creates a whole new mindset along the way. I'm currently onboarding for my October groups. Are you ready to discover how easy a more eco-friendly lifestyle can be? Drop me a message and I'll do the rest. 💚
I've been feeling reminiscent this week. I'd seen I've been feeling reminiscent this week. I'd seen a news story announcing Top Shop was coming back to our high streets. If I'm completely honest, I didn't know they'd actually gone from the high street 🫣 however this story brought back teenage memories.... of new found independence as a teen, allowed to go to town on my own or to meet up with friends. of spending a Saturday afternoon others shopping around the likes of Top Shop and Dotty P's (we didn't call it Dorothy Perkins!) Those were the days! When I think about how naive I was and how little I thought about where all the clothes had come from, or where they would end up. All that mattered was that I got my shopping fix and to see how many bargains I could bag. Look what I bought this week mum! Now, there's so much more awareness around the environmental issues within the fashion industry, thank goodness! Here's a question for you - Have you ever looked at the contents of your wardrobe and wondered what it took to create each item, how the material was formed, who made it and how far it's travelled before arriving in the UK? We know fast fashion particularly, has an awful impact on the planet, not least due to over production. Why not come and find out how easy it is to tweak your buying habits - join me on September 16th at 8pm for my Sustainable Clothes Shopping session, Smart Ways to dress that don't cost the Earth. Just £25 Saving money and the planet has never been easier! 👌 Link is in the Bio. #fashion #clothesshopping #buybetter
Heads down! I have a very quiet house and some he Heads down! I have a very quiet house and some headspace, for the first time in a long time. My kids went back to school today - and I have a list longer than my arm of things to get done. I'm feeling more focused than ever and looking forward to supporting as many people make small sustainable changes as I possibly can. What are you on a mission to do? #schoolmum #workingmum #selfemployed #businessowner #mumonamission
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