Mary Ellen Lundy is the founder and organization pro at An Eco • Organized Approach. Having held a previous career in special education, Mary Ellen is uniquely equipped to support her clients no matter their mindset, lifestyle, or quirks. She is passionate about creating organizational solutions that are sustainable for the long-haul, give back to the local community, and reduce the waste that ends up in landfills. When she's not organizing, Mary Ellen enjoys spending time with her family in Stoughton, Massachusetts.
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In this episode, Liz Theresa welcomes Mary Ellen Lundy, the dynamic founder behind An Eco Organized Approach—a company that helps homes and businesses declutter while ensuring unwanted items find new life within the local community. Mary Ellen shares how her eco-conscious organizing service goes beyond traditional decluttering by responsibly redistributing, recycling, and repurposing items to benefit others and reduce landfill waste.
The Origin Story:Mary Ellen launched her business to solve clutter challenges in her own 1,400-square-foot home with five people. Facing the stress of excess stuff, she was inspired to develop community-based solutions to recycling and donating.
Eco-Friendly Decluttering:Unlike many organizers, Mary Ellen prioritizes giving unwanted items a second home—connecting with local schools, shelters, libraries, and art teachers to maximize reuse and support those in need. The business even recycles the unrecyclable, from textiles and shoes to license plates and art supplies.
Mental Load & Women Entrepreneurs:The conversation highlights how clutter creates decision fatigue (with Liz noting women make around 36,000 decisions a day!) and how organizing support can relieve mental stress and create space for growth.
No Judgment, Only Help:Mary Ellen assures listeners that her services are for everyone—no matter the size of the mess—and that it’s always okay to seek help. She also discusses how every home and business accumulates excess, and that decluttering leads to less anxiety and more balance.
Sustainable, Personalized Solutions:From binding love letters to recycling textiles and finding new homes for LEGO sets, Mary Ellen provides creative, personalized solutions. She underscores that everything brought into a home has a lifecycle, and her mission is to extend it meaningfully.
Impact on Community:An Eco Organized Approach not only helps individuals, but also strengthens the community by supporting underfunded programs and those in need, creating win-win scenarios for both donors and recipients.
“Change is hard, no matter what you're doing in your personal or professional business. It's OK to get help.”
“Most people want to do the right thing—they just don't have the time or resources to do it themselves.”
“Everything we create has a lifecycle, even physical things, and it’s beautiful to think about contributing to that cycle.”
Website: anecoorganizedapproach.com
Instagram & Facebook: @anecoorganizedapproach
Women's Business League:Liz is sponsoring their annual Summer Soiree (August 21st, Portsmouth, NH). Use code URAVIP for a VIP ticket discount at liztheresa.com/wbl.
Free Copywriting Training:Liz offers a free training at freecopyvideo.com.
If your stuff is weighing you down, you don’t have to tackle it alone. Whether you’re facing move-in stress, big life changes, or just need to make space for what matters, Mary Ellen encourages anyone (especially entrepreneurs who carry the weight of a thousand decisions) to embrace help with compassion and without judgment.
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