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Dr Kate Luckins was a bona fide 'eco-warrior'. Then she had kids.

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Kate Luckins
Kate Luckins believes the feeling of connection to community and planet that sustainable living brings is the biggest motivator  (Supplied: Kate Luckins)

Dr Kate Luckins was an in-demand sustainability commentator with stellar green credentials. But, a decade after having her first kid, she found herself exhausted, 'eco-guilty' and staring at an electricity bill double the average household.

What Kate missed most was the joy of sustainable living. She realised there is a way to "do green" that doesn’t just help the planet, but also brings mental relief, joy and cost savings.

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Dr Kate Luckins, founder of global clothes swapping movement and author of Live More With Less: a practical, evidence-based and guilt-free guide to upgrading your life without costing the Earth

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Sustainable Living, Lifestyle and Leisure, Environmental Impact
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