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Lindsey Coffey is known for her commitment in various campaigns, speaking engagements, and environmental initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability and advocating for global conservation. Coffey is a public speaker, Climate Reality Leader, and World Wildlife Fund Ambassador. She is involved in grassroots movements, as well as international campaigns that aim to address environmental issues at a systemic level. Coffey participates in lobbying activities on Capitol Hill for conservation and conducts panel discussions, climate summits, interviews, and presentations working with organizations such as the United Nations, ActNow, Greenpeace, Earth Day Network, Keep America Beautiful, Food for Life Global, and Beauties for a Cause.
Coffey continues her work as a Remake Fellow and advocates for sustainable fashion and fair-wage for garment workers through social campaigns, demonstrations, and by encouraging legislative reform in the United States as well as abroad. As a former presenter at the American Image Awards, she uses her platform to highlight green innovations, ethical manufacturing, as well as social harm and environmental damages within the industry. As a speaker at Parsons School of Design and Marist College, she believes educating our future designers will forge a new era into green and ethical fashion.
Moreover, Coffey became the first U.S. representative to win Miss Earth, an international environmental competition where she ranked number one amongst 82 countries in 2020. As a former titleholder, Coffey continues to travel worldwide raising awareness about global environmental affairs and solutions toward sustainability,
Her efforts focus on a variety of areas including climate justice, environmental preservation, inequality within climate change, the water crisis, pollution, and biodiversity loss, all of which are discussed in her educational vlog, EcoEd: The Series, on YouTube. On behalf of EcoBranders, she also shares sustainable tips for businesses, aiming to reshape consumer culture through Green Growth: Business Tips for a Sustainable Future. Additionally, she travelled to 6 European countries as part of The Green Europe Project, interviewing businesses and people about their positive contributions to the planet. A firm believer in climate education, Coffey uses her platform to educate about the importance of preservation and the global impact of climate change.
Through her activism Coffey demonstrates a deep understanding of the complex challenges facing our planet, as well as a strong commitment to finding solutions that are both effective and sustainable. Her work serves as an inspiration to many and highlights the important role that individuals can play in creating positive change for the planet.
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A climate story is a personal experience that connects you to our climate. Every person on this planet has a climate story, it’s about reflecting on your experience within nature to write your own. Listen to three stories from Lindsey Coffey, Michala Rubinstein, and Roxanne Baeyens who share their personal and emotional connection to climate change.
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At home, live consciously:
- vote for a candidate with climate action on their agenda
- speak to your community’s city council to address your concerns and introduce eco-friendly solutions
- switch to a black background on your cellphone/tablet
- sign petitions
- eat vegetarian one day during the week
- use reusable bags at the grocery store
- shop local and shop wisely
- shop vintage and donate
- unplug unused appliances and electronics: cellphone charger, hair straightener, blender, toaster
- avoid keeping the TV, DVD on standby
- using low energy light: LED bulbs, motion sensors, and light sensitive fixtures
- switch to renewable energy through your utility/energy provider
- insulate your home
- only wash in full loads: dishwasher and laundry
- avoid pre-rinsing dishes and the “heated dry” setting on your dishwasher
- purchase energy-efficient brands
- purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle
- drive and fly less: walk more, use public transit, carpool, cross-country trains
- when flying, fly economy, avoid layovers, and pack light
- telework
- print double-sided
- recycle