Design Reminders to Self
A mini Manifesto for why Design or more of a note to self on the journey of sustainable, circular, regenerative design, entwined with life
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Inspiration
Resources That Won’t Cost The Earth
Sustainability Learning from Home Home Schooling Activities That Support Celebrating and Connecting with the Planet Over the last years my work in sustainable and circular design has often seen me working or volunteering with the next generation in schools, delivering workshops, talks and collaborating with some amazing organisations and NGO’s to develop learning resources that
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A Quick Guide to Sustainable Design at London Design Festival
A Focus on Sustainable Design at London Design Festival The annual London Design Festival is soon to start. In 2018, design and many types of products (particularly of the plastic variety) have been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons. A growing number of citizens, supported by various media, are increasingly questioning the need for many
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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 made from nature to plastic on the beach and circular economy discussions. Disclaimer: I’m afraid the Amazon, Football, Carnival and Rio do not feature, so perhaps a different taste of
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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, organisations and campaigns that support contributing to sustainable change. Although focused on Reading UK, it can hopefully inspire you to explore your local area or maybe instigate some of these
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Try a Taste of Sustainability (3)
Sustainable Eating and Drinking This is 3rd in a 5 part series looking at everyday activities, organisations and campaigns that support contributing to sustainable change. Although focused on Reading UK, it can hopefully inspire you to explore your local area or maybe instigate some of these yourself! This one’s focus is sustainable eating and drinking. Hands
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Get Creative in Making Positive Change (2)
This is 2nd in a 5 part series looking at everyday activities, organisations and campaigns that support contributing to sustainable change (in Reading UK and beyond) A common theme in terms of sustainability is getting more hands on, taking time to learn, try and make for yourself (long before the likes of the Great British Sewing
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Notes on: Winter Reminders
Just some doodles and little reminders – to enjoy the little things, get away from the laptop and let those random thoughts out your system (even if they might seem silly). As Winter sets in and the days are short, make sure you get out into nature and seek out and appreciate warmth!
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Urban Resilience, Entrepreneurship YES! and Surfing – Week 2
For 5 weeks over summer 2016 I was lucky enough to be one of the startup business coaches on the Climate KIC Journey Programme. See this previous post for more background and an overview here. Here’s a taster of the 2nd week of trips and inspiration in the Netherlands. The Netherlands – Week 2 Building Sustainably – Materials,
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A Journey of Sustainable Inspiration – Week 1
For 5 weeks over summer 2016 I was lucky enough to be one of the startup business coaches on the Climate KIC Journey Programme. With a group of 36 students from universities across Europe, we spent 2 weeks based in Den Haag visiting and being inspired by a range of urban and academic sustainability initiatives,
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