Climate activist, public speaker, zero waste advocate and environmental scientist.
Hello! My name is Laura Young, aka Less Waste Laura. Welcome to my little corner of the internet. Journey with me as I try to live an environmentally conscious lifestyle and advocate for environmental education and climate justice!
After Mount Recyclemore was launched in Cornwall at the G7 I was speaking to BBC Radio Scotland about e-waste! I joined Stephen Jardine (BBC Radio Scotland presenter @StephenJardine) to discuss why only 47% of Brits recycle, resell, or refurbish e-waste, and shared the best and most sustainable ways to dispose of it!
After lockdown restrictions were lifted in many parts of Scotland, and we had some cracking weather, it was a shame to be on BBC Radio Scotland talking about litter with John Beattie (BBC Radio Scotland presenter @BBCJohnBeattie). Discussing the shocking scenes some of us have experienced after a weekend of people being out and about.
A whole hour dedicated to conversations about litter on BBC Radio Scotland this week! I joined Stephen Jardine (BBC Radio Scotland presenter @StephenJardine) to discuss the rise of pollution during lockdown, and the solutions we have. Community action. More accountability. Technological solutions. And more education!
What's your thoughts on the new IKEA buy back service? A step in the right direction for sustainability, or a greenwashing ploy? Check out what I had to say chatting to BBC Radio Berkshire with Phil Kennedy. Talking about accessibility, less to landfill, the rise of upcycling in lockdown, and my positive feelings towards this new scheme.
Enjoyed spending some chatting on BBC Radio Scotland talking about fast fashion in the pandemic, and the rise of clothing rentals. Joining Stephen Jardine (BBC Radio Scotland presenter @StephenJardine) with Lisa Armstrong (Head of Fashion at The Telegraph @LisaDoesFashion).
Listen to myself and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Rachel Burden @RachelBurden debrief the US Leaders Climate Summit day one after world Earth Day. Bold commitments made, but are these enough? For a great round up check out this blog.
On Earth Day I was on BBC Radio Scotland talking all things litter and Bin Twinning. Joining John Beattie (BBC Radio Scotland presenter @BBCJohnBeattie) with Keith Young (head chef at Down The Hatch) to discuss the rise of litter, and how we can combat that as individuals, community groups, and how we make change!
The Sunday Show on BBC Radio Scotland talking sustainability with Laura Maciver (BBC Scotland Presenter @BBCLauraMac) discussing what it looks like for us to play our part to live more sustainably and change the system around us, ahead of COP26 being held in Glasgow and the new Greta Thunberg documentary.
Last month I was on BBC Radio Scotland talking all things bins and waste. Joining Stephen Jardine (BBC Radio Scotland presenter @StephenJardine) with Margaret Bates (Professor at the University of Northampton @WasteReader) to discuss what it means for residents who are experiencing bins collections reducing. 
Who knew my new oat milk delivery would make the news? Check out this great piece in The Times!

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A little bit more about me; I have completed a bachelors of science degree in Geography and Environmental Science from the University of Dundee, and a Masters in Environmental Protection and Management at the University of Edinburgh.

I currently work for the international development charity, Tearfund, as their Scotland COP26 Advocacy and Campaigns Coordinator, and run the social media channel for Bin Twinning, a new sustainability platform to help support recycling and waste projects around the world.

I work with individuals, business, and other organisations looking into sustainability in different spheres. For more about my work check out this page.
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It was a privilege to work alongside Youthscape in the creation of their new resource - Shuffle: Green Edition. This resource invites young people to engage with the climate crisis and empowers them to make a difference. Over 42 days, through 42 challenges, young people will learn more about the impact of the climate crisis and explore how to live sustainably.
'Kicking the plastic habit' Laura Young TEDX Glasgow 2019
Check out my most recent project - The Environmentally Conscious Classroom - perfect for using in your school or home with kids!