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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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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?
There's no fancy hook to start this post... But I There's no fancy hook to start this post... But I can offer you a cardboard one. 😉 This afternoon, I headed to @marksandspencerstyle to pick up some underwear and school socks for my kids (unusually well organised for me ☺️) I was very pleasantly surprised to see that every pack of socks and every pack of underwear now has a cardboard hook, not a plastic one. It may seem like a small thing, but this 1 simple swap will save thousands and thousands of pieces of plastic from heading to landfill or the incinerator. It's these little changes that signal how much consumer pressure is actually working. Thank you @marksandspencer for bringing a little piece of happiness to my day. #itsthesmallthings #plasticfreeuk #consumerpower
How are you feeling? Are you now dreading looking How are you feeling? Are you now dreading looking your weather app whenever there's more hot weather forecast? Has your sleep been affected during the heatwaves we've had? Did you struggle to focus at work - due to heat AND sleep deprivation? And has the relentlessness of the hot dry weather seen your worries about the climate increase? Let me help. On 18th September at 1pm, I am hosting a FREE webinar called Future Proofing for you and your Business. It's designed to share some simple ways you can adapt to the more extreme weather events that are becoming the norm. We all saw posts from people who couldn't focus on work during the last heatwaves - whether it was daytime heat, lethargy, or because their children had to be kept off school. My concern is for those that had their income affected, or the heat impacted their health. Please share this with anyone you know that have struggles, for whatever reason. If I can help a few people prepare and adapt, not only will it help their health and income, by taking action, it will ease their eco anxiety too. Your link to join is in my Bio. 💚 #futureproof #climateaction #homelife
September seems like a long way, but already there September seems like a long way, but already there's so much to look forward to. Don't get me wrong, I'm not wishing the time away, but there are some exciting things coming up. Not least, is the Creating Connections event, hosted by the Queen of Networking @iamhollynixon There's nothing Holly doesn't know about networking. She's grown our @athenawarks network from less than 30 ladies to over 100 in the last 2.5 years. She can spot a collaboration or strategic alliance opportunity a mile away. And more recently, she's become an expert at planning and delivering the most incredible events. Every single last detail is taken care of. Who should sit with who? Who doesn't know many people and may need someone looking out for them? Which speakers will help them move forward in their business? It's going to be epic! And to make it extra special, in the run up to the Creating Connections event, Holly has organised a some free lunchtime webinars, perfect for business owners. On 7th September at 12.15pm, I will be presenting Tech Talk - Simple steps to reduce your digital footprint. If you're interested in joining the webinar or snapping up a ticket for Creating Connections before it sells out! #womensupportingwomen #womeninbusiness #femaleempowerment
Is there anybody there?? Are you currently trying Is there anybody there?? Are you currently trying to work while the kids are on school holidays? Have you decided to down tools and embrace time with the kids? Did you book all the holiday clubs and sports camps within a 20 mile radius so you can still actually get some work done? Or are you completely oblivious to the fact it's now school holidays... For those, like me, trying to run a business while keeping the kids happy, I feel you! Also, what is going on with social media?! Has anyone else had their engagement drop off a cliff? Just me? 😵‍💫 If you are around, how about we all support each other more than ever on here? It's not the easiest of places to be after all. #smallbusinesssupport #worklifebalance #schoolholidays
Today feels different. I feel different. And it Today feels different. I feel different. And it seems, so do the ladies who joined @shehnaaz_latif and I for our S L O W Living retreat yesterday. From the very start of the day, it was evident just how much these ladies needed to slow down and reset. Emotions were raw, the honesty was brave. I feel so incredibly privileged to have shared a space where these ladies felt safe enough to share their vulnerability. We all opened our hearts, ready to live with a little more intention and a lot more presence. Our shared experience feels like we've created a bond for life. I am so grateful to Shehnaaz - always a calming presence in my life. To the ladies who opened their hearts to the idea of Slow Living, a heartfelt thank you for joining us and making this day so special. And last but not least, to Jane and Daisy from the @roundhousehaven for creating a slice of paradise. It's truly the perfect venue for a few precious hours of mindfulness and reflection. Time in nature is a powerful thing. #slowliving #reflection #bepresent
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