I go by several names depending on who I’m with and what I’m doing. For my environmental work I’m known as Action Nan – taking part in regular litter picks and sharing content with my almost 7k following. I’m also the owner of award winning Bosinver Farm Cottages where I’m known as Nanny Pat. To everyone else, I’m Pat Smith. No matter who I am, my passion for the natural environment not only in Cornwall but across the world is at the centre of everything I do. I try to share my love for the natural world with my four grandchildren and guests’ children so they can experience the same joy and wonder of nature in the hope that they will also love and take care of the environment in their turn.
As David Attenborough says:
“No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.”

7 Year Old Aneeshwar Kunchala has developed a passion towards the natural world since he was 4. For the last 3 years, he became an inspirational role model for future generations by spreading his positive message to millions people around the world through his creativity of art, poetry, wildlife documentaries, public speaking and other social activities like litter pick and other activities. He raises awareness through love, passion and drives children and youth into conservation and sustainable living. His selfless voluntary service, commitment and love towards the natural world has allowed him to integrate more into the community.

Hello! My name is David and I’m very lucky to have had my whole (short) career so far in the sustainable and conservation sectors, currently at a London University. I’m probably the definition of an imperfect environmentalist, and decided to transform my own micro-Instagram World into documenting my own ever learning sustainable journey a few years ago. With long-walks, the odd painting and commission and a love of wildlife that pretty much sums me up! It started with Instagram in 2020, during the first covid lockdown. I always used social media, but on a personal level mostly just selfies or my paintings (and to some extent it still is!).

In 2020, during the pandemic, small businesses were really struggling and there were lots of calls to support local businesses more. Plus, there were also BLM rallies going on and I heard lots of speakers asking for us to buy from Black-owned businesses. It all made me realise my money could have a much bigger impact if I chose to spend it with businesses who represent my personal values, rather than with the big chain companies who we all know are doing horrendous, unethical things.
I then started researching better places to buy from, better companies to support. I already boycotted Amazon and Shein, but now I was looking for a sustainable option every time I went to buy something new. And I thought, more people need to know about these sustainable companies!

My name is Charlotte & I’m the face behind Call us Angels, an Instagram account aiming to make issues on climate change & sustainability more accessible. When I’m not out litter picking or learning more about climate change, I’m usually running about like headless chicken as a marketing Project Manager. Climate change is happening now! In the UK we’re experiencing higher than average temperatures for this time of year. In the global south, communities are on the front line of climate change. Western mainstream media & politicians seem to be ignoring the severity of the situation & that fills me with dread.

I’ve made it very clear on my social media how important this planet is. The sea, the land and everything in between.  The climate crisis saddens me no end.  It hurts me that we as humans have caused irreparable damage to the earth that serves us so well. I think there are many topics within the climate crisis that need to be discussed and more and more people need to make changes to their habits in order to help the planet recover. That is one of the main reasons why my journal is trying to bring more topics to the surface for people to educate themselves and ultimately make those changes.

During the second COVID lockdown at the beginning of 2021 I was reflecting on my personal impact on the world. I’ve always imagined myself to be fairly eco conscious. Growing up I’d spent a lot of time outside in the great outdoors and had spent time at eco festivals with my family. However, one day I was thinking that during these periods of lockdowns I had personally saved a lot of money from not having to commute to work each day. This triggered a domino effect, everything I looked at around the house got me thinking, ‘is that the best I can do?’, ‘Where else can I save money’. This mindset quickly changed to how can I help save the planet!

Hey! I’m Loz and I’m a 20-something creator and writer specialising in sustainability and wellbeing. I’m also the founder of Positively Loz; a platform dedicated to teaching you how to look after yourself and the planet. A total creative at heart, I love to write and paint – I even have a degree in Illustration! I am also incredibly passionate about nature and wildlife. You will find me spending my weekends in my wellies, bird-watching and exploring local wild areas around me!

We are Dorry Macaualy and Miriam Baines, two sisters and parents. We help run ‘SOS from the Kids’, this is a group of children who love singing and want to protect nature. SOS from the Kids write and sing songs as a form of climate activism, they were recently featured on Britain’s Got Talent and got to the semi-final. We help write the songs, alongside the kids, particularly Dorry’s son Sim. We also help make the videos and sort out day to day admin and practicalities.

My dad called me ‘too moral’ the other day when I pointed out that Amazon is an unethical company, which is funny but also quite sad. I find some people get quite hostile and challenging about my decisions and when I share information regarding ethics. I think when people actively make eco-friendly changes in their lives, others can get defensive as if they’re being attacked. It’s an issue, and one that people must work through within themselves. We don’t want people holding back on making positive change in fear of other peoples opinions and judgments.

It scares me a lot. I take the advice of the UN’s Climate Change experts very seriously. They are saying that we have less than ten years to seriously amend our way of living so that we decrease the amount of carbon we emit into the atmosphere. It is frustrating that governmental bodies don’t seem to be taking this warning to heart. I do what I can at home, teach others impacts they can make, and write emails and sign petitions in the hopes of affecting change at a higher level

Giving up flying was incredibly hard because I currently make my money as a model and travel is a big part of that. I found changing my perspective on travel made a big difference. Seeing it as an adventure and learning experience to be savoured…rather than something to be rushed through as just a means to get from A to B. I feel this slowing down and enjoying the ride rather than just the destination is something working with plants teaches you too.​

As we continue to build our community of like-mided individuals, we caught up with Natalie, to understand her thoughts on how we can all help our beautiful british coastline! Beach cleaning is really easy and anyone can do it! Most importantly we need as many people doing it as possible.

We’re keen to build a community with like-minded individuals & like to continually engage with our instagram followers. We spoke to Matthew to understand his thoughts on Climate change & the world around him, given he is a passionate environmental & vegan UK blogger

We spent time getting to know one of our inspirational instagram followers overseas to understand her thoughts on Climate change & the world around her, given she is a passionate environmental US blogger

We spent time getting to know one of our inspirational instagram followers to understand her thoughts on Climate change & the world around her, given she is a passionate & budding environmental & vegan UK blogger

We spent time getting to know one of our inspirational instagram followers to understand her thoughts on Climate change & the world around her, given she is a passionate & budding environmental UK blogger