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Lisa Mooney, waste promotions officer, East Sussex County Council
What is it you do?
I manage the campaign to
promote the use of washable
nappies as a way to reduce
rubbish. I provide reduced-price
starter packs of nappies, run
nappy-loan schemes for lowincome
parents and have a small
team of parents who visit
antenatal classes to talk about
washable nappies.
Why did you pick that?
I've worked in many waste
management roles for more than
16 years. I enjoy working on the
nappy project as it is always
viewed positively by parents -
by using washable nappies
parents can cut their household
rubbish by up to half.
What is your latest green campaign?
Organising events for Real Nappy Week which
runs from April 21 to 27. I am in the process of
organising two events with the Rethink Rubbish
Bus as well as a "Flashy Nappies" competition
involving parents sending in photographs of their
babies wearing washable nappies.
How hard is it to be truly green in Sussex?
It is increasingly easy to be green in Sussex.
However, from a waste perspective, there are
many items promoted as "environmentally
friendly" which in reality are quite unnecessary.
If everyone consciously thought "Do I really need
this?" before making a purchase, there would be
a lot less rubbish created in the first place.
What do you think of carbon-offsetting?
There is a danger in people thinking carbon-offsetting
schemes can let them carry on as
normal without any environmental guilt. If you
are serious about reducing your
carbon footprint, you need to
rethink how you live.
What's your guiltiest green
secret?
Although it's not a secret,
I currently drive to work. I did
commute on the train for
many years. The last few years
involved pushing baby, toddler,
buggy, bags and lunchboxes
up very steep hills. It would
take me about two hours
from door to desk (including
nursery drop-off).
What is the biggest thing
you have sacrificed to be
green?
Time.
Are you a climate worrier or optimistic?
I'm a bit of both. Some of the worst-case
scenarios which have appeared in the Press in the
past few months have been very scary.
What is your skill for when the oil goes?
I can be quite practical, so I'd probably turn my
hand to making things. Western economies are so
reliant on oil - I really cannot see how they
would function without it. Being optimistic, I'm
aware the big energy companies are already
investing in alternatives. I just hope they come
up with answers.
In a nutshell, what's your philosophy for
living a greener life?
Be aware of every action you take. Don't take
anything for granted and always question what
you are doing and if it's really necessary.
More information at www.nappies.org3:21pm Monday 31st March 2008
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