Lizzie has long been a crusader for environmental sustainability. About 30 years ago, she made a conscious choice to begin making changes in her life. Reducing exposure to chemicals in her everyday items, reducing plastics and working toward becoming a conscious consumer. She set herself a goal to live as much as possible a sustainable lifestyle. Her love of ornamental gardens kept her consumed for many years. But one day it dawned on her that there was a lot of work being done in her garden. And although it provided her with much pleasure visually, that was the only real reward. So, she experimented with growing one humble capsicum plant. And as they say, the rest his history. Her love of growing and harvesting her own food became a lifelong love affair.
After expanding her food garden, Lizzie examined all the products she was purchasing, many from large multinational companies. Cosmetics and skin care, clothing, highly processed or manufactured food products, cleaning products, along with a range of other items that rolled off a conveyor belt. She also pondered over why she had lost her connection with how and where food was grown. She realised she was living a life of consumerism and convenience. Over time she dedicated her time to find alternatives that were much simpler, less expensive and without all the additives and preservatives.
She was a passionate yet quiet achiever, talking about her enviro projects in conversations with friends and other like minded people. Until she was challenged to put pen to paper by a dear friend who recognised her knowledge and encouraged her to share it with the world.
Although Lizzie grappled with the idea that she could make a difference, she forged ahead anyway. Coz that’s just what she does! She starts with an idea, builds on it, researches it, implements it, and learns as he goes. That’s one of her life philosophies – you don’t need to know everything before you start. Just start! Start the project and learn along the way. Be brave. Be the change.
She’s now on a quest to show you that no matter what area of your life you want to eco-up, if YOU CAN DO IT.
