Circular Economy Specialist and Sustainable Living Consultant. He focuses on household waste reduction, water conservation, and low-tech DIY repairs to extend product lifecycles.
Tom Hedges is a sustainable operations consultant who pivoted to consumer advocacy, teaching households how to reduce their resource footprint without sacrificing comfort. With a background in waste management logistics, he exposes the realities of plastic recycling and advocates for closed-loop systems like greywater harvesting and composting. Tom is a master of the "low-tech" fix, offering practical advice on repairing clothes, reducing food waste, and auditing water usage. He writes for the budget-conscious eco-realist, proving that sustainability is often cheaper than the disposable alternative. He has been living a near-zero-waste lifestyle in a suburban semi-detached house for over 8 years.