Rebecca Evans-Merritt is an environmental advocate known for intertwining sustainable living with cultural heritage. Through her work at the Women's Environmental Network and initiatives like the 'Climate Sisters,' she revives traditional eco-friendly practices. Her focus is on empowering communities and promoting sustainable fashion.
In this episode, Rebecca Evans-Merritt discusses her role in the Women's Environmental Network, her sustainable fashion journey, and leading the Climate Sisters program, aimed at empowering women in environmental activism. She highlights the influence of cultural heritage on sustainability, sewing's therapeutic benefits, and how community projects foster financial independence. Rebecca also explores the importance of inclusivity in sustainability and her path to social and political engagement.
Key topics:
- Rebecca's sustainability journey and network role.
- Sustainable fashion insights.
- Horticulture work to environmental activism.
- Climate Sisters program's impact.
- Cultural heritage in sustainability.
- Sewing as therapeutic art.
- Financial independence in projects.
- Cultural exchange and inclusivity.
- Social and political awareness journey.
- Importance of education and activism.
Follow Rebecca Evans-Merritt: https://www.instagram.com/revansmerritt/
Check out Women's Environmental Network: https://www.wen.org.uk/
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