Message from our Founder Natalie

Hey could I kindly ask for you guys to vote for me on the link below and pass it on to anyone else that would vote. I am Greening leith walk beans4change A1. Details of the project are under my name but a brief overview: It’s for funding for a project for living walls to help reduce co2 emissions on leithwalk.

https://www.eccan.scot/greenlightvoting

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Greening Leith Walk – Living Walls for a Healthier Urban Environment

This project will install living walls along Leith Walk to improve air quality, support biodiversity, and create a greener urban environment. Living walls—vertical gardens made with plants that absorb emissions, trap dust, and attract pollinators—have shown proven success globally. Inspired by ecological design studies, I self-funded a pilot wall on a local yoga studio using ivy (air-purifying), coral bell (dust-trapping), jasmine star (temperature-regulating), and lavender (pollinator-attracting). The project received strong community interest and positive results. With funding, I aim to expand these installations across Leith Walk, partnering with local businesses and residents. This initiative will enhance wellbeing, environmental quality, and community pride, serving as a scalable model for other areas of Edinburgh.