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Posted on 14/06/201820/06/2018

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 12/01/201817/02/2018

Broken Doesn’t Have to Mean Goodbye (1)

This is first part of a series looking at everyday activities, organisations and campaigns that support contributing to everyday sustainable change (in Reading UK and…

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Posted on 11/01/201826/03/2018

Five Everyday Tips for Supporting Sustainable Change

What are the steps you can take day-to-day to support moving to a more sustainable, resourceful lifestyle (in Reading and beyond)?  Did you watch Blue…

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Rain today 🌧 ( and I’ve no plans to go walking about in it with no rain coat so all’s good). 🌿 This picture is from @biomimicryuk that’s full of interesting nature based facts & design that you should go and have a look at. 🌱 Have you ever noticed a raindrop slide of a leaf surface? Some have super slippy surfaces that have inspired the development of spray coating of super hydrophobic flexible materials with oil & water separation capabilities. If you’re looking for inspiration, then why not look to the master of design, nature? All it takes is being more aware & observing around you. 🌳 Was great to catch up with Richard from biomimicry uk on Tuesday and chat through all things design, nature & life, as well as take him for a wee walking tour of Reading and over to the @rdghydro Site. 💧 Love the fact we naturally “walked our talk” ensuring we combined nature into our day & thinking. Looking forward to more sharing. 💭 Oh and for nature to rejuvenate itself with this rain 💦 . . . #inspiredbynature #biominicryrocks #biomimicry #designedbynature #rainydays☔️ #inspirationeverywhere #ecodesigner #designthinking #rdguk #beyourbrand #liveyourvalues Weather appropriate clothing fail 🤦‍♀️ When you walk up to Hadrian’s wall with only a jumper and leave your rain coat in the car ......... 🌧 Yes, the heavens did open. Made it Very atmospheric 🤨 . . . . . #romanruins #minibreak #roadtrip #inspiredbynature #weatherforecast #rainclouds #getoutdoorsmore #lovenature #alwaysbringanumbrella #rain☔ #northumberland So I’ve been a bit quiet for the last week since finishing coaching the journey with @climate.journey. 🤫 Taking some time to catch up with life (& emails) back home & spending time with family up in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 What a beautiful & deeply moving ending though to the 5 week #climatejourney18 . We took the time outside to reflect on our individual journeys and those of the teams beneath a wonderful oak tree. 🌳 Alongside this a surprise from them to myself & co-coach that was so so touching. A huge mural of the journey experience that the students had created and presented, alongside organising a surprise thank you party and wee notes from each of them to us. 🙏🏼 This journey chapter may be officially over, but the world changing good stuff that these guys will hopefully get up to is just beginning! 🌎 I’m sure our sustainable paths will cross. 🌻 . . . . . #inspiredbynature #reflectiontime #pauseandreflect #ecocoach #greenbusiness #ecodesigner #digitaldetox #emotionaljourney #startupsupport #circulardesign #recharging #creativehappylife #getoutsidemore #lovetrees #taketimeforyou #liveyourvalues The power of connection & community, finding a tribe of people who share similar values & interests is oh so so nourishing 🌱 When pitch day comes on #climatejourney18 it’s beautiful to see the affection and respect shine. Acknowledging how far each team and individual has grown in their own journey 🌻 Good luck to all the teams around Europe taking the stage today, wether it be speaking on it or sharing your business ideas as a team 🙌 It takes courage and vulnerability BUT the world needs much much more of this when it’s roots are a vision for a sustainable world 🌍 Oh and don’t forget to enjoy! 😊 . . . . . . 📷 via @mustardvintage #startupnature #growingideas #teamspirit #communityovercompetion #ecodesigner #journeyoflife #greenbusiness #ecostartup #greentech #creativecoaching #inspiredbynature So today the #climatejourney18 continues on to its final week in Wroclaw Poland. So it’s goodbye to our Valencia hosts and hello to business plan hand ins & pitches! . Our group of 39 will also be expanding as we combine with journey 6. . It’s going to be a busy one! . . . . #startupcoach #creativehappylife #ecodesigner #awayfromhome #deadlines #thejourneycontinues #shadows Catching up on life, love, ups, downs, challenges, dreams and everything in between 💙 ( oh and paella) 🥘 . . . . . #creativehappylife #lifesmoments #friendsoftheearth #seatosee #ecodesign #wastewatchers #justsmile #journeyoflife #thejourneyoflife #climatejourney18 #creativecoaching #authenticliving Weekends & week beginnings....... Beautiful days with old and new friends in Valencia ☀️ . A Lovely surprise coincidence moment in life when you find out some of your best friends are holidaying where you’re working and others are able to visit from nearby! #wastewatch family . . . . #weekends #sunandfriends #ecodesigner #sharedvalues #lifesmoments #creativecoaching #creativehappylife An oldie but still a classic and so so true - wether it’s a Day, a week, the 5 week #climatejourney18 , years or a lifetime - so much is made of lows and highs! 🤛 What never ceases to amaze me though is the resilience and capacity of humans 💙 Sometimes we never realise how capable we are until faced with challenges, frustrations, uncertainty and yet..... have the courage to speak out, to ask for support, connect and share with others, be vulnerable (and perhaps have a cheeky wee beer to talk it through). To carry on and grow. 🍻 A big salute to all those working on their ideas, businesses and themselves out there. It’s definitely not often the easiest route but can ultimately be the most rewarding 🌻 . . . . 📷 @smallbusinesslove #startupnature #ecoentrepreneur #ecodesigner #startuplifestyle #greenideas #lifeschallenges #designcoach #resillience We’ve got to stick together to collaborate to move to a more sustainable society ( & escape from the heat) ☀️ Halfway through #climatejourney18 first week in Valencia with @climatekicspain & our teams ideas are growing. 🌳 . . . #startupcoach #greenideas #urbanliving #greencities #sustainabletravel #lovetrees #sustainablecities #growingideas

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