My Why...

I thought I would write my first blog to share with you my reasons for setting up Haze Environmental Ltd. Having always had a passion for the environment and all things geography related, I embarked on my journey starting at the University of Birmingham studying Geography, later going on to study for my Master of Science in Air Pollution Management and Control.
Landing my first job in Hampshire, and frequently working in London, I was given some amazing experience working on high profile projects such as The Shard and the Thameslink Programme. It was whilst working on these projects that I got my first taste of air quality monitoring and stakeholder engagement, as well as also working on some more unusual studies such as sampling of Aspergillus spores (a type of mould) at a highly sensitive location. This study, working with a reach partner at Leeds University, investigated the relationship between Aspergillus spores and particulates to establish whether particulates could be used as a proxy.
Since then, I’ve worked on a whole variety of projects from small-scale housing developments and industrial permitting studies, to large highways schemes on behalf of Highways England through to station design and enabling works packages for HS2, as well as indoor air quality monitoring at a number of private schools within London. With over fourteen years’ experience, I am an air quality scientist with a passion for agendas pushing cleaner technology and more sustainable policy.
When I was made redundant in July 2020 on the back of COVID-19, rather than trying to change the direction of the wind, I adjusted my sails to reach my new destination and dream of starting my own business. This change allowed me to have the work life balance I found I needed, particularly after the events of 2020. Reading the simple parable Who Moved my Cheese by Dr Spencer Johnson, I realised that in order to deal with the stress of redundancy I had to adapt and change quickly and so after careful planning, Haze Environmental Ltd was launched.
In short, I am the face of a small-scale environmental practice here to provide a personal environmental service to clients that share my enthusiasm for efficient delivery of professional services.
Chloe Fellows | Director | Haze Environmental Ltd