Speaking

May 2020

I participated in the virtual play created by Stratford East Theatre, No Masks. This was in response to the COVID-19 crisis. They asked for key workers to submit short videos discussing how their work and personal lives had changed, what had been challenging, what had been positive etc.

I talk about my work and volunteering experiences during the COVID-19 crisis at Get Loose, Hackney City Farm.

After clicking on the first link above my submission is the one entitled “Shop Worker”.

January 2019

Interviewed for Disruptive Environmentalist podcast. This was in my capacity as a Water for London volunteer. Explaining how the campaign campaign came out, what it is all about and how people can get involved.

May 2018 

London School Of Economics, I was asked to be the guest speaker at the annual Green Impact award ceremony. As I had previously worked there for 8 years. Green Impact is a university competition where departments take green actions and design creative projects to reduce the schools environmental impact.

I spoke about the journey I had been on with Green Impact, what I had learnt, top tips and where the experience had taken me now.

March 2018

At Sunday Assembly East London promoting the Water for London and Thames 21 joint beach clean.

Publications 

Interviewed about Littering 

March 2024 – article published from an interview with journalist Lydie Udofia in November 2023. Discussing why people litter and what can be done to reduce this.

 

Interviewed about book swap for Newham Voices

February 2023

Sustainability Tips for Good Energy website

April 2020 – They put a call out to customers asking for their sustainability tips and lifestyle choices. I had a few things to say!

Sustainability columnist for Love East magazine

May / June 2020 online issue – why I use natural cleaning products. Recipes, and where to get the ingredients from.

The online version can be found here.

March / April 2020 issue – why I love a litter pick. Some local groups running them. What to bring / wear.

Online version can be found here.

November / December 2019 issue – why and how I food shop with less plastic and less packaging. Recommend some East London options.

Online version can be found here.

September / October 2019 issue – why I drink tap water and how I find it when out and about. Exploring the barriers and challenges.

Online version can be found here.

British Dietetic Association (BDA) article 2019 

An article to expand on BDA “One Blue Dot” point stating “water is the best source of hydration”. This was in conjunction with my husband Chris, in his capacity as a diabetes specialist dietitian. We look at how dietitians’ can dispel myths about water, helping more people to enjoy it at home and on the go. Links to the Refill campaign and Water for London.

Jellied Eel Magazine (Print & Online) February 2018

How to shop packaging free. Exploring practicalities and options for shopping packaging and / or plastic free.

See the online article HERE.

Essex Life magazine August 2017 

My allotment is featured, they wanted someone not in the normal allotment demographic!

See “Work with me” section for contact and working together options.