The Eco Chapter, 2025
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17 February 2025
Happy 2025 to The Eco Chapter Community!
I hope this finds you well!
Today I’m celebrating 100 subscribers to this Substack!
First, let’s go back to 2024. It was a year to introduce words and action.
A whirlwind of storytelling, advocacy, and collaboration:
Spoke at The Conscious Festival
Moderated discussions for World Biodiversity Day CDL
Joined as a mentor at EB Impact Sustainability Exchange and The Matcha Initiative
Facilitated workshops for Singapore Education Network
Led climate justice storytelling, and contributed to written content at AlterCOP
Created Challenging the Narrative writing workshops, featured in Female Magazine’s Sustainability Events
92,476 impressions on LinkedIn in 365 days
Reached over 100 people through environmental education workshops in Singapore & Barcelona
Thank you for being part of The Eco Chapter’s 2024 journey.
Your support—reading, engaging, showing up—fuels the work I do.
And so, I’m pumped to share so much more with you in 2025!
First, what is The Eco Chapter?
The Eco Chapter was born from a simple yet powerful idea: words shape reality. Whether in climate storytelling, education, or brand activism, the way we communicate can deepen understanding, inspire action, and drive meaningful change.
And who am I?
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Marla Lise and I’m the earthling that runs The Eco Chapter. A citizen of the world, an earthling, weaving my love for stories, dreams, and adventure into a mission to protect the planet—teaching, educating, and advocating for a better future.
I help brands, educators, and changemakers use language as a tool for impact—from crafting sustainability narratives to leading eco-literary workshops that spark action for systemic change.
Let me start by remembering you that you are force of nature. You are doing an incredible work in Singapore, with a level of dedication that is amazing.
You are truly inspirational in showing how small actions can make a big difference in spreading awareness for our planet's challenges.
Marla is good at condensing the craftwork that goes into good writing, and has helped me recover from eco fatigue. I feel much more motivated to write now.
Marla is such a great facilitator, she makes writing so much more accessible and enjoyable, highly recommend!
Marla Lise you embody love, compassion, tenacity, and vision. Even when the path is full of obstacles, you tap deep into your heart and have the wisdom to follow it - and to blaze the trail for the rest of us.
“Connecting, collaborating, co-creating and catalyzing locally-designed climate action is necessary to build inclusive climate change solutions that ensure a fair and just transition for all.” – World Economic Forum
So, let’s build this community!
2025 brings more exciting ways to use words in amazing ways in hopes of saving our species, connecting with each other and nature, and protecting our planet home.
THE ECO CHAPTER SERVICES
Sustainability Storytelling & Impact Communication
Craft compelling eco-narratives for brands, reports, and campaigns.
Fact-checks, greenwashing prevention, and good faith communication in the world of sustainability, including sustainability report writing that will not cost you an unsustainable amount of money.
Translate complex environmental topics into engaging, accessible content.
Teach English for sustainability. Technical words, jargon, and concepts are difficult. I know.
Eco-Literary Workshops & Climate Writing Sessions
Create and facilitate interactive workshops on climate storytelling and writing for change.
Help educators and organizations incorporate sustainability narratives into the everyday.
Road map environmental education strategies for any level of your sustainability journey.
Language for Change – Consulting & Content Development
Develop sustainability and environmentally-focused educational content.
Support individuals on their own sustainability journeys as change agents, change communicators, and changemakers.
Consult for social impact projects. You want to do good things but don’t know how? I can help.
THE ECO CHAPTER PRODUCTS
Cosy Collages
3-hour ‘gamified’, internationally renowned environmental education workshops.
En-ROADS by Climate Interactive
Deep Time Walk [only available in-person]
Writing Workshops
Choose from any of these, or get in touch for bespoke sessions:
Eco-Power of Words
Writing for the Planet
Change Agents - Finding My Place in Climate Solutions
Challenging the Narrative:
• Climate Justice
• ESG is the Answer
• Recycling Works
• Deconstructing Social Constructs
• Eco Anxiety
• Individuals Can’t Do Anything
Practicing for Pachamama
Yoga + Writing Workshop
THE ECO CHAPTER COMMUNITY
📚 56 members on SKOOL, The Eco Chapter’s virtual community
📲 94 members in The Eco Chapter WhatsApp community
If you’re in Singapore, check out:
📖 All We Can Save writing circles continue this year. Sign up here.
📖 Eco Book Club. Sign up here.
🌍 People, Planet, Pint Meet-ups – March, April, May, June 2025.
If you’re elsewhere, join us online:
🌱 FREE virtual community on SKOOL – Join here for eco resources, daily writing prompts, community conversations, and free and paid environmental, sustainability, and writing courses.
Let’s Create Impact Together [online or in-person]
Need eco-communication expertise for your brand, project, or event?
Looking for a consultant, speaker, or writer who can craft sustainability stories that matter?
💌 Let’s talk: change@theecochapter.com
In service of our planet,
💚 Marla Lise, Earthling at The Eco Chapter
Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
Thank you Marla! Moving words and soothing energy.
I especially like the testimonials from participants.