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.