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Ashley Fayth

Ashley Fayth

singer/songwriter & children's author

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It's really happening! Today is the first day for orders of my new book, Blueberry Bay. I've been wanting to publish my seaside story for going on two years, and finally decided to take the plunge. The start up costs for a high quality picture book are simply too high for me to cover independently, so I've decided to use @indiegogo to raise funds in advance through pre-orders and perks. I've set the goal at £3000, but this doesn't even cover the entire cost of illustration/printing (turns out, publishing a book isn't cheap!) - the remainder has come out of my savings. It's a real labour of love, but I hope if the campaign goes well, I'll make enough to break even and fund an educational book/concert tour next year so I can tour the country teaching kids about the problem of single use plastic in oceans. If you'd like to get a feel for the book, check out the promo video which features clips from the audiobook, and concept sketches by illustrator @leighjdavies. Thanks to everyone who has already offered their support, and to those who have been sharing and raising awareness for the campaign. Be sure to check out the link in my bio for more info. I can't believe it's happening! 🤩 🐟🌊🦀🐡🐠🐧🐚🐙🦑🦈🦐 #BlueberryBay #newbook #saveourocean #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbook #childrensillustration #beatplasticpollution #crowdfunded #greenparenting #plasticfree #saveourseas #indiegogo #saveourshores #lowwasteliving #saveourshores #storybook #childrensbook #oceanguardian #noexcuseforsingleuse #oceanconservation #childrenswritersguild #plasticfreeseas #zerowastekids #ecofamily #ecoparenting #theresnoplanetb #ecokids #plasticfreeparenting #ecowarrior
A bouquet of black. These brushes are made from black plastic that cannot be recycled. The comb I borrowed (stole) from my Mom about 8 years ago, the Denman I've had for for 5, and the other two for at least 3. I didn't know at the time of purchase/theft what I now know about the problem of plastic pollution. But now that I AM aware, I also know that the best solution is to USE WHAT I HAVE. I'd love to replace these with a lovely instagramable bamboo eco brush - but that would just send more unecessary waste to landfill much faster. I am grateful that I am a stickler for buying quality (I also clean them regularly) so my brushes are still in perfect condition and show no signs of wear after years of use. They'll probably be kicking around 'til the end of time, so I'm going to try and get as much use out of them as possible Buying green is great, but using what you already have is better! P.S. if you're wondering why I have 4 . . . In addition to the teasing comb which only gets used about 10 times a year (though I use the tail weekly to clean my other brushes 🙈) I have a separate wet shower brush and dry brush (so I don't smear conditioner back into my clean hair), and the little one lives in my gym/travel bag. It works 🤷‍♀️ #reuse #saveourocean #marineconservation #sustainableinfluencers #beatplasticpollution #lowwaste  #zerowaste #plasticfree #saveourseas #saveourshores #buywellbuyonce #circulareconomy #oceanguardian #oceanconservation #plasticfreeseas #zerowastekids #ecofamily #ecoparenting #theresnoplanetb #ecokids #plasticfreeparenting #ecowarrior #lowwastebeauty #zerowastebeauty #minimalism #usewhatyouhave #useitup #wastenotwantnot #nobuy
"I hear those voices who will not be drowned." I fear we will take more from the sea than it will ever take from us. #aldeburgh #seaart #seaside #saveourseas #savetheseas #natureart #noplanetB #artsforall #awastefreeworld #beachart #beachcleanup #britishbeaches #oceanguardian #oceanconservation #sustainableinfluencers #marineconservation
How lush is this zerowaste offering in @cleartosea_ in Bury St Edmunds? . Checking out new zerowaste shops is one of my favourite things to do on the road, and it also keeps us in car snacks! . We picked up some unpackaged carob raisins, chocolate covered oranges, nuts, and raspberry white chocolate (@chrshrvy, not me - I don't believe in white chocolate). I'm a dark chocolate addict. . I also got new @savesomegreen bamboo toothbrushes, some "crunchy munchy" granola, and a @biork_zero_plastic crystal deodorant I'd been wanting to try! I'll actually be sharing my thoughts on this anti-perspirent alternative in the coming weeks, so check back if, like me, you're struggling to find a good plastic-free pit-stick. 😋 . This one is definitely a shop worth checking out if you're in the Bury area! . . . #zerowastehome #zerowastecollective #zerowasteofficial #awastefreeworld #wastefreeplanet #sustainable #sustainableinfluencers #ecofriendly #reuse #naturalliving #zeroewasteshop #refusesingleuse #plasticfree #plasticfreehome #lowimpactmovement #circulareconomy #zerowastejourney #packagefree #zerowastegrocery #zerowasteshopping #noexcuseforsingleuse #plasticfreesnacks #plasticfreeparent #saveourseas #saynotosingleuse #thereisnoplanetb #burystedmunds #zerowastefamily #ecowarrior
Teal, seafoam, mint, aquamarine, turquoise. I love all the bluey-greens! 🌍 . It's probably the only real "colour" that I wear (my capsule is pretty much grey, white, navy, teal), so I'm always happy when my favourite ethical brands have lots of teal in stock! . This organic cotton cardigan from @seasaltcornwall has been accomodating my changing maternity shape all spring and summer (pretty much EVERY day), and it's showing NO signs of wear. Not even under the arms, which is sort of ... Magical. 🔮 . It's also pretty cool that last year Seasalt replaced 17.5 tonnes of plastic mail bags, 7500 metres of bubble wrap and 103 miles of plastic packing tape with paper mail bags, craft wrap and craft tape. They've also removed the individual plastic garment bags from our all online orders, and have installed water fountains at some of their newer shops. . Sustainable AND teal - what more could a girl want? . . #teal #saveourseas #buyoncebuywell #mindfulfashion #shopwithpurpose #sustainablymade #consciousstyle #slowfashionstyle #ethicalluxury #positivefashion #wearthechange #fashionforgood #zerowastefashion #sustainableinfluencer #noexcuseforsingleuse #zerowastejourney #ecofriendlyfashion #consciousconsumer #organiccotton #seasaltcornwall #ecowarrior #qualitynotquantity #capsulewardrobe #summercapsulewardrobe #maternitycapsulewardrobe #Awastefreeworld #zerowasteofficial #saynotosingleuse #wearingseasalt
Our bathroom was the first room in the house to go plastic-free, and it began with switching to simple bars of soap. 🛀 . I made my own for a while (I did a soap and cheese making course on a farm just outside of Prague a few years back 🤷‍♀️) and one Christmas, EVERYONE in my family was gifted bars of slightly "underdone" creamsicle scented soap. 🙄 No one was impressed, and I've since decided to leave soapmaking to the pros. . Peppermint is my favourite scent (and the only one that doesn't trigger my allergies 🤧) so I always have a stash of minty soaps on hand. At the moment, I'm using these lovely bars by @friendlysoapltd which lather well and smell beautiful (plus they come in colourful recycled and recyclablecardboard boxes)! 🤩 . They are "zero-impact" and do their best to make a fantastically ethical product, though I'm not mad for the fact that they promote being "palm oil free". As many of you guys know, I've done a lot of work this year in conjunction with Chester Zoo singing and writing about the importance of supporting sustainable palm oil instead of boycotting palm outright (if you're not sure what I'm talking about, google "Palm Oil Conga")! 🙈 . Do you have a favourite scent? Or do you prefer to mix it up? Have you made the switch to solid bars yet? If not, what's stopping you? . . . #zerowastehome #zerowastecollective #zerowasteofficial #awastefreeworld #wastefreeplanet #ecowarrior #sustainableinfluencers #ecofriendly #reuse #naturalliving #naturalparenting #refusesingleuse #plasticfree #plasticfreehome #lowimpactmovement #circulareconomy #zerowastejourney #packagefree #zerowastebathroom #zerowasteshopping #noexcuseforsingleuse #barsoap #solidsoap #plasticfreeparent #saveourseas #saynotosingleuse #thereisnoplanetb

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