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Wave made from plastic waste
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 11/01/201803/01/2019

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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Posted on 19/08/201520/08/2015

Stepback and Smile

I just wrote a quick email to someone that I'd meaning to do for a while but hadn't had time........(sorry). It made me reflect and appreciate  the number…

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As Antonio Gaudi observed “There are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature” inspiring much of his architecture, but could this thinking and inspiration from the design of nature also be applied to life? 🤔 Looking forward to take part in the upcoming @rsa_events in Reading with @naturenurture_ and Ethical Reading on the 28th @curiouslounge 🙌 The theme is “Wild Wellbeing” 🐯 Can we improve our health with a dose of nature? Can the workplace enable us to connect with our wild side? What’s so good about growing? 🌱 I’ll be joining the wonderful @alicemayyoga and Christina Hughes Nind to share perspectives on the value of nature ( & in my case in particular influencing my evolving design practice and attempts at finding a more nourishing blend of work and life ). 🌿 It will be followed by interactive session with plenty of time for networking with drinks and nibbles 🍷 I’ve popped the link in my bio 👆👆👆👆👆 . . . . . . . . #rdguk #inspiredbynature #biomimicrydesign #biophilicdesign #gaudiarchitecture #wildwellbeing #circulardesign #permaculturedesign #greenliving #ecodesigner #designnature#greendesign #sustainabledesign #regenerativedesign #generativedesign #berkshireevents #technicalnature #humannature #creativenature 👋Rather late notice..... but if you’re in Reading this evening or the surrounding area, we’ve the 2nd circular economy club session featuring a panel from 4 great organisations working with, in and inspired by the Circular Economy. From research and academia to design thinking and education. Big brand consulting and fashion to refilling and eco home swaps. . With the news that the worlds use of resources is up more than ever and even recycling is getting worse ( apparently from @circleeconomy we’re down to 8.6% circular).... we’ll be hearing their reflections from experience working with different organisations and citizens alongside explore their hopes and dreams for 2020 and beyond. . Curious to learn more? We’re a relaxed and friendly bunch looking to share, connect and create action for more circular, sustainable, regenerative business and society. . I’ve popped the link to signup in my bio and perhaps see you from 6pm @curiouslounge ? . . P.s. there will be @toastale at our honesty bar🍻😉 . . . . . #circulareconomy #rdguk #thamesvalley #berkshirebusiness #rdgukbiz #circulardesign #sdgs2030 #reflection #greenbiz #ecobiz #resourceful #recycling #reuse #refillrevolution #cec_rdg #materialvalues Walk Talk Reminisce Dream Discuss Laugh Hug Wind Rain Sun Cosy pubs Moments together Moments alone . 💚surfacing after a weekend connecting and just being, with friends and nature. . . . . . . . . . #minibreak #holidaylocal #onyourdoorstep #besidethesea #dorset #windyweekend #getousidemore #humannature #productdesignengineering #connectingwithnature #oldfriends #horizonviews Anyone else find bulbs a little magical 💫 . This underground root structure holding the complete lifecycle of a plant. Every year, awakening and beginning to peak its head, breaking through the surface, absorbing sunlight and the nutrients in the soil to grow and flourish and even multiply. . I read a lovely quote / thought somewhere recently about feeling buried or lost - perhaps like a bulb we’ve been planted and need to take our own time to grow and emerge 🌱 . They seem to embody the power of not striving for quick and instant results, encouraging taking time, practising patience ..... and looking forward with hope. . . . . . #asknature #growinggood #flowerbulbs #inspiredbynature #technicalnature #creativenature #thelittlethings #everdaymagic #gentleliving #ecodesigner #inmygarden #lifecycle #circulardesign #biomimicry #natureinspireddesign Just in case you needed a reminder too 🙌💛 . . . . . . . 📷 @endo_sister #mondaymorning #mondayvibes #yougotthis #motivationquote #yellow #january2020 #ecodesigner #pituitaryawareness #endometriosisawareness #sustainabledesign #circulareconomy #rdguk #ethicalbusiness Flowing and Growing . May you gently flow . Flow across and explore the mossy forest floor, seeping into the earth, be cushioned and absorbed by its embrace. Taking the time to reach deeper, deeper down to the roots and nourish the soul. . May you purposefully grow . Grow like a tree, reaching wonderingly to the sky, branching out and connecting, supported by the forest community. . May you quieten the noise, the external buzz of tech. . May you be still Still enough to listen Still enough to hear, hear the beat of wild nature, hear the wild with in you. Still enough to realise . You are enough . . . . . . . . . . #listentonature #greenliving #ecodesigner #growinggood #intotheforest #forestlight #foreststream #scottishwood #highlands #greendreams #naturethoughts #rsareading #wildwellbeing #soulwork #inspiredbynature #woodlandstream #naturepoetry #findingflow #endofthedecade #regenerativedesign #biomimicry #generativedesign #seasonalliving #slowliving #journeyoflife #greenpathway #natureswisdom #hogmanay Peacefully meandering into Christmas Eve and the last golden days of the decade ( yikes). 💛🌲 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 . . . . . . . #scotland #highlands #endofthedecade #riverdee #sevenbridges #outdoorlifestyle #greenliving #thebestthingsinlifearentthings #cairngormsnationalpark A wee note before Christmas and it’s potentially getting to that time of slipping into panic buy mode! 🤯 Stop 🛑 and consider - how and where the product might have been made, by who, the workers conditions and rights, the resources used from the planet? 🌎 And then, is it really needed, will it be useful, loved, cherished or just single use, discarded or even forgotten? Can it be reused, repaired, rented, recycled? 🤔 Search online this Christmas there’s a whole host of eco gifting guides out there for alternatives and companies that are shifting and considering these things more and more. Or maybe you can support local and handmade. 🙌 Also it doesn’t event have to be a physical object but potentially a memorable experience can be even better. . . The best gift of all is probably just to be simply “present”. . . . 📷 @sarahlazarovic 👉 @daysworkstudio . . . . . . . #lifecycle #lifecycleassessment #ethicalbusiness #ecodesigner #socialenterprise #fairtradeproducts #greenbusiness #ecogifts #consumerism #thebestthingsinlifearentthings #sustainablechristmas #ecochristmas #rdgukbiz #circulareconomy #shoplocal #conciousconsumer #circularthinking #systemthinking Little furry heads-up before Christmas. For those in the know 😉 You can pre-register for community shares of @rdghydro main share offer coming up at the end of the year. Head on over to their profile or website to find out more and ensure you reserve some before they all go! 👇 www.hydro.readinguk.org 💧 Let’s bring community energy to the river Thames at Reading 🙌 . . 📷 behind the scenes footage for the share offer film with the Reading hydro furry supervisor 🐶 . . . . . . . #communityenergy #ethicalgifts #renewableenergy #sustainablechristmas #communityshares #rdguk #berkshire #riverthames #thamesvalley #readinguk #rdgukbiz #ethicalinvesting #tech4good #engineeringimpact #impactinvesting #sdgs2030 #greenenergy #shopethicalinstead #shopindependent #communitybusiness #localinvestors #buylocal #supportlocal

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