Roland Ellison

Roland Ellison is a London-based journalist and content producer who joined The Eco Experts as Editor in November 2023. He is passionate about solar power, reducing plastic waste, and technology that can help humanity overcome some of its greatest challenges.

Having started his editorial career in business-to-business print journalism in the construction sector, Roland has gone on to lead teams in the production of digital and video content at The Daily Mirror, BBC Global News, and at Storyful (part of News Corp).

As a journalist, he has written extensively about science, engineering, sustainability, personal finance, travel, sport, music, and entertainment for consumer audiences around the world.

With a BA in History from the University of Leeds, Roland lives with his wife, two children, and two cats in South London. He is a keen cyclist, music and film fanatic who enjoys playing and watching sport - particularly his local team, Crystal Palace FC.

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Roland Ellison 6 June 2024
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Maximilian Schwerdtfeger 29 May 2024
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Louise Frohlich 21 May 2024
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