We provide resources for those seeking to live sustainably...
Our Vision
At Bonkers for the Planet, we aim to encourage actionable steps towards Carbon Neutral living. We hope that together we can promote the conservation of the natural world and positively impact the Earth's climate.
Philosopher Lao Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. Achieving carbon neutral will inevitably take thousands of steps. There is no time like the present to start that journey, taking one step at a time in the right direction. Using our Sustainable Me posters, thousands are already making positive changes towards living in harmony with nature and the Planet.
The Challenge
The science on Climate Change calls each of us to reach Carbon Neutral by 2050 in order to keep the global mean temperatures below a 1.5°C increase from pre-industrial levels (1850-1900).
As a society that loves its home comforts, how do we even begin to meet this challenge? What does this mean for each of us individually?
The Sustainable Me poster provides simple suggestions and challenges to inspire action toward a nature-balanced lifestyle.
Meet the Trustees
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Karen Feakin
Karen has advocated climate change prevention for over 15 years. She edited and hosted Marlow FM’s Environment Show for 10 years, and is an experienced Secondary School Teacher of Business. She led the Eco- Church programme on behalf of her local church, and is actively involved in the local Transition Town group.
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Richard Parker
Now retired, Richard has worked in a number of different roles including Environmental Engineering, Oil Industry and Finance. He currently volunteers at Citizens Advice, offering financial advice, and is also involved with a number of local groups with an environmental focus.
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Lizzie Feakin
Lizzie recently completed her MSc in Earth Observation and Geoinformation Management at The University of Edinburgh and now works as an Earth Observation Lead Adviser for Natural England. Her first experience of climate change action was on Marlow FM Radio’s Environment Show where she explained the complex ocean and climate interactions and how these may change if action toward reducing climate change is not taken.
Bonkers for the Planet evolved from the Sustainable Me project in Marlow Town with the support of Transition Town Marlow, Marlow Wombles, Marlow FM and Fourstate, Marlow.
2000 posters went home with children from 9 primary schools across Marlow.
Hundreds of Sustainable Me posters have been provided at the Marlow Market, FourState, Satollo Cafe, and Sara Hughes .
Presenters at Marlow FM are comparing notes on how they are getting on with the challenges.