Climate activist, public speaker, zero waste advocate and environmental scientist.
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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!
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I am officially a regular on BBCRadioScot with Kaye Adams for the new segment - #GreenMonday. Each Monday just after 11am we will dive into a different aspect of living sustainably in the run up to COP26Listen live, or catch up on the BBCSounds app!
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BBC News with Victoria Derbyshire (@VicDerbyshire) discussing the Boohoo CEO John Little interview on the topic of fast fashion and sustainability. The coverage continued on BBC Radio 5 Live where I spoke to Rachel Burden (@RachelBurden) and Nicky Campbell (@NickyAACampbell), and Radio Berkshire with Sarah Walker (@SarahWRadio).
BBC Radio 5 Live
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BBC Radio Berkshire
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How do we make swimming, surfing, water sports, and trips to the beach more sustainable? Listen to myself, Connie McLaughlin BBC Radio Scotland presenter (@missconniemac), Douglas Inglis from Braw eco surfing wax, and Campbell Scott from Scot Surf School discussing what we can all do!
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Summer means holidays, and for many that means new clothes, but how damaging are our shopping habits on the planet? Check in with me, Sunny, and Shay (@SunnyAndShay) on BBC Radio WM as we speak about fast fashion, and all of the great ways we can be more sustainable while still looking good!
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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 Events 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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'Kicking the plastic habit' Laura Young TEDX Glasgow 2019
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Check out my most recent project - The Environmentally Conscious Classroom - perfect for using in your school or home with kids!
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