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Hi I'm Charlie and I talk about sustainability issues, ocean protection, grassroots projects & climate innovation.
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The most ethical thing you’ll do this year 🏦 (opens the original)
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I’ve been selling my Mum’s belongings. (opens the original)
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Many of you will be subscribed to hear about my latest eco hacks, product recommendations or deep dives. Today is a little different. My Mum, Claudia, passed away in March from bowel cancer. Unsurprisingly these past 6 months haven’t been the best. I am trying to use my grief and lean into my humanness in the glimpses of light I can feel through this process.My Mum is the one who taught me the sustainability values that I have today. She really looked after her belongings. In honour of her care
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