Nicky and Fred Edwards

We are nursery owners from just north of Bristol. With four small settings, we are busy people, but care passionately about trying to make a difference to the Climate Emergency. We believe that time is limited for us to be able to improve the health of our planet and so we wanted to help others make changes quickly too. As engineers, we like structure, logic and to know what to do in an organised way. We struggled to know what to do first and what made the biggest difference, hence the Eco Wheel™ was created.

Sarah MacPherson

I am passionate about the environment and seeing the threat our activity is putting it under is devastating. We all need to make changes, but the issue can be where to even begin. Therein lies the need though for structured, supportive guidance in what can seem like an extremely daunting task. The Eco Wheel™ has come about due to Nicky and Fred’s recognition of this need, and determined hard work to produce a solution. Working on the marketing and digital aspects of the project, I am proud to be involved with a scheme that I hope will bring about real and positive change for the good of the environment.

Alex Edwards

My love for the natural world and environment, began before I can remember. Many of my fondest childhood memories were spent outside searching for frogs, newts and other animals. This passion led me to study Conservation Biology, where I learnt about the myriad of threats facing the natural world. But after witnessing first-hand the devastating impacts of climate-induced natural disasters, on both people and wildlife, my focus shifted away from just conservation to bringing about meaningful solutions to the climate crisis. The Eco-Wheel offered a perfect opportunity to do just that. By working with Early Years Settings, I was able to identify and prioritise key actions the sector should take to maximise their ability to make effective change. Helping to safe guard the planet for people now and future generations.

Chloe Wilson

As an aspiring conservationist with a degree in marine biology and oceanography, I am always eager to improve our relationship with the environment. Like many others, I’m becoming increasingly concerned for the state of our natural ecosystems and climate, and I agree that it is time for a major shift in the way we interact with nature. While tackling environmental issues can often seem overwhelming as we’re constantly exposed to new and more worrying issues everyday, the EcoWheel™ scheme presents a simple solution. It provides a clear and effective framework for anyone hoping to make a meaningful change in the nursery setting and I am delighted to be part of it!