The Eco Chapter
Hi! I’m Marla, the earthling running The Eco Chapter.
Language plays a big role in how we and others perceive the world.
Imagine if we stopped calling Earth earth, and called her Mother Earth instead? Imagine if we didn’t call minerals, coal, fossil fuels, and wood resources, and called them gifts instead.
What would that world look like?
I’m working towards creating that better world here at The Eco Chapter with words – because a better world can exist through a better vocabulary.
Eco-literary advocacy is the practice of using literature and words to promote environmental consciousness, awareness, and action. “Eco-literature, a powerful tool for environmental advocacy, serves as a platform for authors to raise awareness of the urgent challenges facing our planet.”
—Nasser Dasht Peyma, Eco-Literature and Environmental Advocacy
Here’s how we can use words together
towards systemic change@theecochapter.com
Storytelling & Communication – transforming complex words into accessible, impactful, inspiring ones through workshops, talks, panels, book clubs, content creation, and creative writing.
Environmental & Systems Education – putting words to work through collaborative, collective intelligence workshops.
Empowerment – amplifying words and voices by guiding individuals and groups through reflective writing circles, coaching, community-building, and mentorship.
Educational Transformation – re-imagining and revamping words in school systems to integrate ecological literacy, compassion, connection, and regenerative values into core learning.
Regenerative Consulting – advising schools, organisations, companies and individuals to use better words towards restoration and healing – of selves and the planet.