Tell us a bit about yourself!
Hi! I’m Luke, I live by the South Downs in Sussex, and love being outdoors either walking with my camera at hand or running along the shorelines of the South Coast. I studied BA Photography at the Arts University Bournemouth, focussing on our relationships to place and the benefits of nature connection for our health and wellbeing. I have a background in fine arts, and have previously worked in higher education, organising events and workshops for young people.
What do you do with Another Way?
I’m a Power of Ten Assistant, providing administrative support for outreach projects and helping create resources for the Power of Ten app.
What do you most enjoy about working with Another Way?
I love working with such a supportive and encouraging team, who all offer their own unique range of knowledge and experiences on a variety of environmental topics. Coming from a creative background, it has been really enriching to learn more about ecology, wildlife and sustainability. It’s so rewarding to see how a diverse range of voices can come together to make positive environmental change!
Which environmental topics are you most excited about?
I’m passionate about the relationship between our emotions and the environment, and the significant impact that connecting with nature can have on boosting our health and wellbeing. I’m really interested in how mindfulness approaches can help us connect with our senses and alleviate some of the eco-anxiety that we may be feeling as a result of the climate crisis.
What are some small steps you take to create a more sustainable lifestyle for yourself?
I have recently started adding more plant-based meals into my diet, and where I can I try to use public transport to reduce my carbon footprint. Within my creative practice, I’ve also started researching non-toxic plant-based developers to start developing 35mm black and white film!
Leave us with a piece of positive news you’ve heard about this week!
A study found that 40% of kids in London’s ultra-low emissions zone switched from car rides to walking or biking within a year of the policy’s start. It’s great to hear how positive changes such as this also have long-term health benefits for young people, as well as our planet!
