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The links between your health and the health of our planet

The links between your health and the health of our planet

by Lyn Lapworth

Do you ever stop to think about just how much we rely on our planet for? We need our planet to provide us with food, water, a stable and safe place to live and breathe…so there are many links between your health and the health of our planet. It always surprises...

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Today, I bring you a penguin in a vest! After th Today, I bring you a penguin in a vest! After the sh*t show that's been this week, today, I'm choosing to surround myself with good news stories. I've been an animal lover for as long as I can remember - and as most of us fall in to that category, I thought I'd share some animal themed #goodnews stories with you to brighten the end of your week... 🐢 Following successful conservation work, the once endangered green sea turtle is now registered as "least concern" in the Living Planet report published by the @wwf 🐯 Again thanks to vital conservation work, between 2010 and 2025 the global tiger population has increased by over 70%! 🐟 After years of overfishing, blue fin tuna numbers have recovered enough for them to be considered no longer under threat 🦧 8 orangutan have recently been released back in to the wild having been saved from wildfires in Borneo this summer. They've been released in to a reserve that has food, water and access to their natural habitat And my personal favourite - 🐧 An innovative vest woven with copper and zinc has been developed for Humboldt penguins injured by fishing nets. The vests help reduce the likelihood of infection as penguins often interfere with their own recovery by pecking at their wound.
You may wish to look away now, this will not be pr You may wish to look away now, this will not be pretty. Dear @andy.burnham Like this planet, my blood is boiling. How dare you put my kids future at greater risk!! How dare you approve more drilling in the north sea when our world is collapsing. How dare you think that banning disposable BBQs while people lost their homes and all their belongings in wildfires, is enough. British citizens lost their lives in Spanish wildfires this summer. British citizens lost their lives in the catastrophic mudslide in Nepal only a few weeks ago. Food prices are going up and will continue to rise due to more and more extreme weather events, hitting our cost of living further. Our struggling health service will be put under increasing strain due to heatstroke - thousands lost their lives in the UK this year alone. This is all due to the relentless burning of fossil fuels. How dare you be such a coward!! Only 2 days ago a think tank called E3G published an article showing the government’s £15bn warm homes plan, (currently under threat of cuts) would slash £1bn a year from household energy bills across the UK, concentrated on those on low incomes. It would also provide a £1.6bn yearly boost to the economy, and about 50,000 new jobs spread across thousands of small businesses. Jackdaw will create 27 jobs. And all the while the fossil fuel industry is being subsidised to the tune of billions of pounds!! Prime Minister, you have simply proved yourself to be like every other feeble leader in the pockets of the fossil fuel industry. The announcement on this decision was conveniently delayed until after the recent by - election in Holborn and St Pancras, where Labour were clearly concerned about the threat of losing to the Greens. You can certainly wave goodbye to any chance you had of converting wavering Green voters. I am raging! #banfossilfuels #voteclimate #climatebreakdown
Our work is done! Yesterday we had our beautiful Our work is done! Yesterday we had our beautiful new shutters fitted in 2 rooms at home. Last month we had blackout blinds fitted in another room- they really finish the room off and are also very important. While this summer feels like a long time ago, I'm very aware of what's to come next year. This 'Godzilla' El Nino event - that's already broken all records, isn't due to peak until December. And to put it simply, it's going to cause chaos. We are predicted to see the most extreme weather yet. For the UK, this means a stormy and very wet autumn / winter, so if you're in a flood zone then I strongly advise making an action plan. We've also been advised by the Government to keep food in stock that doesn't require power or water to prepare - for instance food like tinned fruit gives you food and juice. This shows you the level of concern over this El Nino event. And if you thought this summer was a lot - I'm afraid to say 2027 will literally put 2026 in the shade. While this is obviously pretty frightening, there are simple things you can do at home to prepare. Last month, I hosted a free webinar on Future Proofing your home - and I still have the recording. If you'd like to watch it, please let me know in the comments as I'd be happy to send it you. With the first named storm of the season in the forecast, now is a very good time to prepare. ❇️ I'm Lyn, your Environ-mentor. If you'd like to go from eco-curious to eco-confident through making small changes to everyday habits, we need to talk! ❇️ Ask me about my RAMP up your Sustainability program - for individuals needing help with the next steps. #futureproof #simplesteps #ecofriendlyliving
Enough is enough. This weekend, I spoke at the @h Enough is enough. This weekend, I spoke at the @homelifeandyou show about treating yourself with more compassion - particularly when it comes to being more eco-friendly. We're so good at beating ourselves up when we get something wrong, realise we've been greenwashed or haven't made the perfect choice. So we feel guilty. So much guilt! Why can we not be the perfect mum, partner, friend, daughter, colleague - giving everything to everyone, supporting their needs at all times? I'm here to ask you to politely STOP! Stop feeling guilty. Stop striving for perfection. When it comes to making sustainable changes, what matters most is that you do what you can. If you make changes that fit in easily to your current routine, your budget, your habits - they'll be more likely to stick. And when eco-friendly habits stick - no matter how small they are - the impact builds over time. But they have to work for you in order for that to happen. And as for perfection? There is no 'perfect' in being eco-friendly. You can't go about your day without having some impact on the planet. So I'm here to ask you to just focus on what works for you, 1 small change at a time. #smallchangesbigimpact #bekindtoyourself #onechangeatatime
My cup is full! Another day of joy and inspiratio My cup is full! Another day of joy and inspiration at the @homelifeandyou show. I had so much fun hanging out with Amanda @clear.bubble.photo.organiser, Kat @more_to_organising @michelle_thepivotqueen and Tracy @mandala_jade And always an absolute pleasure chatting to the lady herself @pennymoyses the very wonderful Sophia @finetunedwardrobe and the queen of @apdo_uk Sian @iamsorted. I had the honour of chatting with the gorgeous @marchmuses ladies who I'll be cheering on when they talk today. And a massive thank you to the wonderful @biancabest_ for being the ultimate professional host for my panel appearance. You are a warm, relaxed and friendly interviewer! What a day. I'm clearly running out of superlative! 😅
This morning, I wasn't exactly on top form. It's This morning, I wasn't exactly on top form. It's been a week of early mornings, which, let's say, don't exactly suit me. 😊 Once the kids had gone safely off to school, I could easily have gone back to bed... But I'm so glad I didn't! I was due to meet my fab Netwalking buddies for our monthly meet up - and I knew it was exactly what I needed. An hour wandering across local parkland with the glorious sunshine lighting up the autumn colours - and chatting to fabulous ladies, was just what I needed. The perfect end to a week of spending too much time at my desk. Good company and beautiful surroundings always do the trick. #liftthespirits #timeinnature #goodconversations
This time 3 years ago, I did something I never ima This time 3 years ago, I did something I never imagined I would do. I stepped on a stage to be interviewed. It was my first ever foray in to public speaking and just happened to have been at the Excel in London. I've been back to the show every year since - and I'm thrilled to share I'll be back at the @homelifeandyou show this weekend! It's become my favourite weekend of the year. Incredible speakers such as @mariekondo Kate Hall @thefullfreezer and for the first time this year @deborahmeaden will be there (slightly excited) sharing their wisdom. This year I'm part of a panel talking about 'Meeting yourself where you are' - treating yourself with more kindness and compassion - something I feel very strongly about - recognising how much you do and I'll personally be sharing easy ways you introduce more eco-friendly habits that fit in with your lifestyle. Come and see me on the Life Stage at 3.45pm this Saturday. And make sure you say hi afterwards as I'll be happy to chat! #sustainablespeaker #ecofriendlytips #practicingkindness
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
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