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Posted on 14/06/201826/02/2019

5 Ways We’re Tackling The Wave of Ocean Plastic

What Are We Doing About Our Ocean Plastic Problem? The great plastic debate is never far from my mind (perhaps for many), with the UN's…

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Posted on 01/05/201813/06/2018

Eco Insights: Snapshots from Brazil

Eco Insights: Snapshots of Sustainability in Brazil Little observations, experiences and sustainability connections made during a recent holiday in Brasil in March 2018. From containers…

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Posted on 26/03/201813/06/2018

Start Somewhere – Share and Connect (On and Offline) (5)

Start Somewhere - Share and Connect (On and Offline) - Sustainability Tip (5) This is the final tip in the 5 part series looking at everyday activities,…

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Looking forward to seeing what some young students have designed today after exploring bottles and the circular economy! Often it’s by taking the time to consider a product, material from a different perspective, allowed the time to rethink its need and use - that’s when the change happens, mindset shifts that question and create alternatives. . From designing for reuse and seeing how durable a “throwaway” material is, begins the journey to reducing and rethinking. . Growing circular mindsets. 🌱 . . . 📷 from a community garden in Brazil . . . . #reuse #plasticbottles #greenwall #circulardesign #sustainableeducation #greendesign #systemthinking #alwaysquestion #rdguk #ecodesigner Looking forward to kicking off a chapter of the @circular_economy_club in Reading this evening @curiouslounge ( that is full of circular inspiration, from the reuse, upcycle mentality to the coasters from @handy_dans_3dprints made from recycled 3D printer material ) 🙌 The aim is to support and enhance existing Reading initiatives and strategies as well as develop new - feeding into and practically supporting ReadingCAN climate change strategy ( particularly around resources). Loads of great programmes from transition towns @refillinreading and the Reading sustainability centre to @rdghydro and Plastic Free Caversham. Will be great to also find out what more of the big businesses and tech are up to based in and around Reading and activate new CE startups. 🤔 Tonight it’s about connecting, collaborating and creating the framework for the areas we want to inform, inspire and work on. 👍 Looking forward to connecting with old and new CE enthusiasts! ( also check out the @thinkdif this week from @ellenmacarthurfoundation for loads more inspiration) . . . . . . . . . #CEC_RDG #circularcities #circulareconomy #cradletocradle #c2c #ecodesigner #resources #circularplastics #plasticfree #rdguk #communityenergy #berkshire #readinguk #cavershamuk #ecordguk Autumn you beauty 🍁 ( when you’re not chucking it down with rain ) 🌧 . Taking time to notice the changes and signals from nature, listening and being part of it as it falls gently into a different, but beautiful, colour palette and rhythm. . Imagine if more of the things we designed, from products to business models and infrastructure and systems did this too...... . . . . . . . . #seasonalliving #biomimicry #naturesbeauty🍃 #autumncolors #autumndogwalks #ecodesigner #patterpoo #greendesign #sustainabledesign #rdguk #riverthames #readinguk #greenthinking #riversidewalks #systemthinking Great day yesterday with @julies_bicycle & innovate Uk and a whole host of organisations from the creative industries and circular innovation. . After Charing the panel session with @livenationuk @makerversity @hornimanmuseumgardens & @globechain - hearing some great examples and commitment to reducing single use plastics and wider sustainable, circular economy innovations (as well as openness and honesty on the challenges). I got to hang out with a whole load of interesting & innovative materials, curated by the wonderful @materialdriven and chat through recycling options for products with @first_mile recycle lab. . Particularly around the circular economy, this has been where there has been a growth of interest, startups and businesses looking to create new materials from a waste stream, or even use the cleaning of air to make one! . I’ll try to get round to adding some more of the day on my stories... . . . . . . . #circulardesign @materialvalues #matetialvalues #materialdesign #circulareconomy #recycledmaterials #ecodesigner #circulardesigner #creativegreen #creativenature #sustainabledesign #lifecyclethinking #materialinnovation #circulartrends #greendesign Prepping for a panel session I’ll be hosting in London on Thursday with the wonderful @julies_bicycle & the #UKCircularPlasticsNetwork @arboretumlondon - In the Loop, on “plastics & circularity in the creative industries” . If you work in the creative sector what are some of the challenges you find in moving from single use plastics ( from cups, to straws, bottles, plates to bags) or moving to more circular models such as reuse, repair, rental? Maybe you’ve already found some great solutions & benefits? . Also if you’ve got any questions you’d like posed to the panel, then drop them below. 👇👇👇👇 . I believe that creative approaches are key to solving some of the HUGE issues we are facing with the climate crisis, resource use and biodiversity loss. So making sure they can also be delivered in a sustainable way is just as important 🙌 . . 📷 @flawsomedrinks . . . . . #circulardesign #circulareconomy #circularplastics #breakfreefromplastic #ecodesigner #plasticfree #zerowastelifestyle #sustainabledesign #greendesign #creativenature #climatecrisis #sustainableinnovation #creativegreen #creativeclimateaction #makedoandmend #refillrevolution Spent the weekend walking on clouds and letting thoughts and worries surface and drift away ☁️ Taking time to splash, walk and run through puddles, enjoying one of life’s little pleasures, that can’t help but make you smile and feel 3 again 💦 . Who else is ready to take on the week now? ( just) . . . . . . . #puddles #puddlesplashing #getoutsidemore #getoutdoorsmore #mondayvibes #rdguk #relaxandenjoy #caversham #wellies #itsthelittlethingsinlife When a new events, learning and meeting space opens in central Reading, cycling distance from you 🚲 is full of eclectic books 📚 Retro tech & curiosities 📻 Upcycled & bespoke furniture (some also made by a social enterprise ) 🛋 Filled with plants 🌿 And run by friendly folk fuelled by passion ( & @anonymouscoffeeco ) ☕️ @curiouslounge lounge, you are very much welcome 💛 . Looking forward to hosting an event there soon 😉 . . . . . . #rdguk #innovationhub #greentech #evodesigner #circulardesign #cec_rdg #berkshirebusiness #biophillicdesign #upcycledfurniture #industrialdesign #circulareconomy #readinguk #collaborationovercompetiton #greeninteriors #coworkingspace #freelancerlife #supportlocal #independentbusiness #cabinetofcuriosity #getcurious Who else was in need of a bit of this? Breathe in and enjoy ☀️ 🏃‍♀️ & 🍂 . . . . . . . #autumnrun #rdguk #creativenature #medicineforthesoul #getoutsidemore #sundayrunday #sundaysunshine #naturesinspiration Tying in nicely with the orange theme of October 🎃 Is @pituitaryfoundation #cushingsawarenessmonth raising the profile and support for a fairly rare disease - Cushings disease or Cushing’s syndrome ( its even been on House ). I’ve supported the charity for quite a few years and their work supporting patients and their family. . So what is it? As it’s often not known about or overlooked. It is an endocrine disorder caused by usually a benign tumour on the pituitary gland ( a pea sized gland positioned behind your nose and connected to your hypothalamus of your brain). It produces excessive amounts of Adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH). This in turn causes the adrenal glands to produce excessive amounts of cortisol, regulating metabolism of glucose and stress response. Exposing the body to elevated levels over prolonged periods of time. . Physical and mental symptoms can include: Fatigue, insomnia Upper body weight gain Rounder “Moonface” Hump forming around the back neck “buffalo” Changes in skin, digestion Backache, aching boards Mood swings, depression, high blood pressure and sugar, easy bruising, hair loss, bluish red stretch marks on the skin, irregular or stopped periods, increased growth of body and facial hair. These can all develop and progress very fast ( in just a few months feel and become almost unrecognisable) and overtime can lead to heart disease, diabetes ... related deaths . . So.... when we talk about our hormones, they shouldn’t be brushed aside, they’re an intricate connected system of signals and body regulation and when they’re upset whether by cushings disease or other causes, it can have devastating effects. . I had it and pretty much all of the symptoms 12 years ago, undergoing successful neurosurgery to remove it and allow my body to try and heal and return to normal. . It taught me a lot... You are stronger than you know If you know something is wrong, don’t stick to one doctors opinion To enjoy, appreciate and embrace all the good things, kindness of people, love, health, nature - beyond this nothing else really matters 💙 . . . #cushingsdisease #cushings #endocrinedisruptors #hormones #rdguk #adrenalinsufficiency #chronicillness

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