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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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My parents visited the other week ( now back in Scotland in lockdown), and dad managed to reverse over some closed tulips beside the driveway. Obviously not the biggest issue of the day though... . I picked them up found a wee empty jar and they’re beginning to open, surviving and adding a beautiful touch of positivity in their new way of being. Next year I’m hoping the bulbs will have rested and be brave enough to poke their heads out again. . . It all just takes time... Our most precious resource. 🌷 . . . . . . P.s. no particular endorsement of sainsbury and jar was pre grow our own 😉 🙌 . . . . . . #tulips🌷 #springiscoming #positiveenergy #thyme #inspiredbynature #resillience #greenliving #biophilia #growinggood #thelittlethingsinlife
💚🌱🌍 Love this indigenous wisdom from @flourishdiverse . Related to actions for climate change but equally applicable for other challenges we may face... ......attend with love and kindness online, close to home, or in your home. . . . . . . . #regenerativedesign #sustainableliving #permaculture #ecodesigner #ecoliving #greenliving #purposedriven #lovewins #choosetoflourish #empathymatters #climatechange #coronavirus #rdguk
⚠️ absolutely no medical advice here ⚠️ But......surrounding yourself with plants can never be a bad thing right? 🌱 . . . . . . . . . #ecodesigner #greenliving #biophilia #biophilicdesign #freelancerlife #homestudio #indoorairquality #plantsforlife #cleanairplants #spiderplants #peacelily #regenerativedesign #happyplace #homeoffice #homeworker #greenmyfeed #inspiredbynature
Doesn’t seem much that can be said at the moment about what’s going on, to all my friends, family and others around the world. Taking the time to look up, look at nature, notice it’s strength and beauty and appreciate love and life. Take care x . . . . . #magnoliatree #thelittlethingsinlife #blueskies #inspiredbynature
Ooh more books on the grid 📚 But since it’s world book day ...... Thought I’d share Just a few of the ones I’m dipping into. On the go, on the train. To quieten the mind and break away from screens before bed. Settle into on a peaceful weekend morning on the bean bag with the garden in the background. Dip into on, beside and behind my desk to refer to for design, LCA, business model projects (and life)! . How do you like yours? . . . Putting them together I’ve just realised that 4 out of 5 also happen to be inspiring women writers and experts in their fields 🙌. So international womens day at the ready! . . . . . . #worldbookday2020 #doughnuteconomics #ecodesigner #creativitymatters #creativenature #designnature #circulareconomy #rdguk #rdgukbiz #circulardesigner #bookpile #yellowwall #brenebrown #iwd2020 #myworkspace #greenthinking #ecoliving #sustainablebusiness #regenerativebusiness
Another week and another opportunity to prototype the world you want to live in. At home and very importantly, also at work! . . One that is able to regenerate from the years of harm caused by our “business as usual practices” One that values real human care, kindness - where “being emotional” is not seen as a sign of weakness but one of deep care, connection and insight. One that is more equal, where wealth is more evenly distributed across society ( and all genders). One that true value is measured much wider than financial - social and environmental. One where people are able to spend time working on meaningful things that they care about and at the same time are recognised for their contribution, to be able to live comfortably. One where our work and lifestyles are reconnected to nature and natural cycles. One where we see that our businesses and lives must find, recognise and reconnect with their role as part of nature in order to survive and thrive. 🌎 . What might you add, want to prototype? . . . . . . 📷 @sister.is #ecodesigner #circulareconomy #liveyourvalues #doughnuteconomics #sdgs2030 #greenbusiness #ecoliving #slowliving_create #authenticbusiness #purposedrivenlife #startupbusiness #ecostartup #purposefulbusiness #businessmodelcanvas #rdguk #flourishing #ethicalbusiness #humannature #sustainablebusiness #regenerativedesign #regenerativebusiness
🎶Somewhere over the rainbow way up high there's a land that i have heard of once in a lullaby. Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true....... like “Reading hydro community benefit society” going to make renewable energy for you! 🌈 . . @rdghydro #renewableenergy #hydropower #readinguk #rdguk #communitybuilding #communityenergy #blueskiesandrainbows #rainbow🌈 #distributedenergy #sundaywalks #impactinvesting #somewhereovertherainbow🌈 #communityshares #riverthames #greenbiz #ecodesigner #inspiredbynature #magicmoments
Celebrating this ones third birthday today ( although we adopted him from @battersea Windsor so grateful to have been together now for a year and 4 months). . Things I’ve realised he’s taught me. . Don’t spend too long staring at the big screen or that small hand held one - hands are much better for making food, playing games and stroking..... . Don’t stay sitting in one place for too long, get up, stretch ( downward dog style), run round the garden, sniff things or go for a walk. . Make new friends, connect with shared interest ( I.e me/ dogs) when you go for walks, humans seem to pass each other so much without care. . It doesn’t matter what you look like or how you feel - when you walk out that door, you’ll always feel better for going for a walk and being out in nature. . Explore all the local little bits of green and wood on your doorstep ( and if you find a pub at the end stop for a snack). . Take time to slow down, snuggle in a blanket ( especially the yellow one). . Vacuum cleaners are not always needed - no food waste here.... . And most importantly - grey squirrels should be barked at and chased at all times. . Ahh maybe that last one is just for him! 🐿 . . . . I’d be interested to hear what other things your dog ( or other furry companions) might have taught you? . . . . . . . . #rescuedogsofinstagram #thingsmydogstaughtmeaboutlife #batterseaoldwindsor #batterseaoldwindsor #patterpoo #gratefuleveryday
Bringing the joy, complexity and wisdom of nature alongside my passion for thoughtful, considered, sustainable, circular and regenerative design and manufacturing to the #Makeuk2020 stage during their national manufacturing conference on Tuesday. 🙌 Had some great questions and conversations on life cycle thinking and analysis, the skills needed for the next generation alongside the need to completely shift manufacturing business models to address the complete life cycle of their products. Even about our current consumption and growth driven economy. ♻️ One of my top tips for all designers, manufacturers ( and well anyone really), and one that many there admitted to never having done or seen. Was to see where their products really end up...... we focus so much in the front end and little or nothing of the later “journey” of products. Also really questioning “should we really make it in the first place?” 🗑 And for the skills needed, creativity, problem solving, constantly questioning, curiosity, system thinking, zooming out and in, getting to the root cause of things and most importantly, emotional intelligence, empathy and being more human. One thing that we can be better at hopefully then those robots...... 🤖 Oh and got some pictures of trees, nature and sunflowers on stage 🌻 . . . . . . . #ecodesigner #circulareconomy #inspiredbynature #technicalnature #womeninengineering #creativenature #biomimicry #circulardesign #regenerativedesign #makeitgreen #sustainablebusiness #futuremakers #ewaste #consumption #businessmodels #values #humannature

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