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Continuing the story around Pretty Little Thing's 100% (£0.00) sale on Black Friday with Cathy Newman from Times Radio. Talking about being 'sustainable' and how we can break up with fast fashion.
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Sometimes it feels impossible to know where to start when it comes to making sustainable swaps. Join me, Kaye Adams, and Tonya on BBC Radio Scotland for another #GreenMonday slot looking at the easy wins around your home.
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Excited to announce that I am a new Sky News Daily Climate Show regular contributor, coming monthly to run through the latest environmental news. This is live every day between 6.30pm and 7pm, then shared on YouTube for catch up. Listen to hear from myself with presenter Jonathan Samuels, joined by Michael Jacobs, Professor at the University of Sheffield.
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England is following in Scotland's footsteps, launching a 12 week consultation looking to ban various types of single-use plastic. On the chopping board; polystyrene cups and plates, plastic cutlery, and plates. I was on BBC Radio 5 Live with Jeanette Kwakye and Chris Warburton to talk about what this means for our future.
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Great to be back on BBC Radio Scotland with John Beattie, BBC Radio Scotland presenter, and Fraser Stewart talking about post-COP26 what we can all do to be more sustainable, and how we make this inclusive and accessible for everyone.
My regular #GreenMonday slots on BBC Radio Scotland with Kaye Adams are continuing until the end of the year! Each Monday just after 11am we will dive into a different aspect of living sustainably. This week we looked at fashion with Fiona Alexander from Greyfriars and Grace.
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Recycling is confusing, and in some areas this is leading to people's bins not being collected, and being 'tagged' as incorrect. I popped on to BBC Radio Scotland to chat with Laura Maxwell and Gary Robertson about how we can all recycle better. Shoutout to the Zero Waste Scotland Recycling Sorter Tool debunking myths around our recycling.
COP26 - United Nations Climate Summit Media Coverage
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To coincide with the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, National Geographic UK asked a range of voices – from climate scientists to young people campaigning for policy change – what they would like a sustainable future to look like in the next 30 years. I was honoured to be one of them.
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My COP26 media work was wrapped up speaking to Rev Kate Bottley and Jason Mohammad on BBC Radio 2 bright and early on the morning after the night before. We talked about the outcome of the summit, and the way my faith interacts with my climate activism.
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Great to be a 'presenter friend' on the Sky News Daily Climate Show with presenter Anna Jones, joined by Michael Jacobs, Professor of Political Economy at SPERI, University of Sheffield, and Simon Lewis, Professor of Global Change Science at UCl. This was on the final day of COP26, looking towards the final agreements being made in Glasgow.
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It was a joy to bookend COP26 with Jen Gale, author and environmental activist, appearing on her Sustainable(ish) podcast before and after. Check out both episodes below!
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Great to be a 'presenter friend' on the Sky News Daily Climate Show with presenter Sam Washington, joined latterly by Dominic Kavakeb, Senior Comms Advisor from Global Witness. This was on day 4 of COP26, looking at energy, and particularly analysing the historic consignment of coal seen in these Glasgow negotiations.
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A fantastic panel on STV 'Scotland Tonight' talking about the final day of COP26.
I joined Rona Douglas, presenter of Scotland Tonight, Laura Piper, Climate Correspondent for STV, and Leo Sacha, Amazon Indigenous Social and Environmental Justice Seeker, to discuss the demands we have for the penultimate day. |
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Always up for trying something new during COP26. Thanks for having me on Sky News!
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On the day Loss and Damage was discussed at COP26, I joined Kaye Adams, BBC Radio Scotland presenter, and Chris Stark, Chief Executive of the UK's Climate Change Committee, to discuss the climate summit so far, and detail what we're still looking for in the final week of discussions.
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Youth representation is vital in the climate conversation, something which has been lacking at COP26. I was on BBC Radio 5 Live, and Scotland after ‘Youth and Empowerment’ day at this climate summit, and the Global Day of Action where over 100,000 people joined in Glasgow to march for climate justice. Hear a few thoughts from me alongside Tim Lord, Senior Fellow at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
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Wind farms, renewable energy, net zero, and Scottish Power Renewables. Earlier this year I had the opportunity to see ‘behind the scenes’ of the UK’s biggest onshore wind farm! Whitelee Wind Farm is just south of the Glasgow, and only 10 minutes from where I live. As a kid I watched this site being built, visited on a school trip, revisited during my university degree, and spent many many lockdown days walking around the site.
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This whole trip was filmed, and broken down into short videos to showcase the work being done here. From the ecology of the site to the running of the electric bus tours, the cafe and schools trips through to the giant on site battery development, this trip helped me learn more about wind farm renewable energy, and our journey to net zero.
Some of the top facts I learned:
Some of the top facts I learned:
- It has 215 turbines which generate up to 539 megawatts of electricity, enough to power over 350,000 homes
- There are over 130 kilometres of trails to explore, and were designed by the same team who planned the Commonwealth Games cycling tracks!
- One turn of a turbine blade can change up to 100 mobile phones!
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On a rainy day in Glasgow, I joined over 100,000 people to march for climate justice. Al Jazeera were there to capture the march, and hear some of the demands from activists from around the world. Watch the whole piece on YouTube here. |
Day 5 of COP26 was Youth and Empowerment...but this conference has been the least inclusive for young people globally, there has been a lot of youth-washing, and poor planning on the United Nations part meant a major clash in the programme with the strike. Here a few of my thoughts on STV news with Susan Ripoll. |
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What would you say if you got 5 minutes on prime time Sky News? Well, this is what I had to say to Sarah-Jane! COP26 in Glasgow, plus sharing a little bit about what we can all do to live a little lighter on the planet and create change from the ground up! |
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I was honoured to be a part of Andrew Cawley's COP26: Scotland's young climate change activists in pictures project. He was on the look out for 26 climate activists to feature in this piece for COP26. There are school strikers, beach cleaners, volunteers, and business owners just to name a few.
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Absolutely thrilled to join half of the new Life Hacks; How to Save the Planet BBC Radio 1 podcast with Vick Hope and Katie Thistleton. These were launched on the 1st day of COP26, bringing sustainability and climate education to the masses and I was honoured to pop on for a few episodes! To launch these I also joined Vick Hope with Cel Spellman on BBC Radio 1 for an hour answering your questions!
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Coverage from The Scotsman for their It's Time special COP26 supplement!
Glasgow; Our Last Best Hope? is an essential guide to COP26. Douglas Alexander asks what hope there is of success and considers what the transition to net zero could mean for Glaswegians, and all of us. He asks a variety of people what it will take to make a success of COP26, including me, John Kerry, Christiana Figueres, Mark Carney, and Alok Sharma to name a few!
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It was a joy to be a part of 'Gods Planet' the BBC Songs of Praise COP26 episode, alongside friend and artist Iain Campbell showcasing his 'Lament in Black Paint' exhibition.
Watch the full episode here, and find out what I shared with Claire McCollum on our trip around my local zero waste shop - Society Zero in Glasgow. |
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Great to be ITV Border discussing young peoples representation at COP26, highlighting some of the ways we could be doing better in the future. Also discussed were some of the outcomes in the first week of the conference, sharing my views on our progress.
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What a blast being interviewed for the new BBC documentary 'The Reluctant Environmentalist' with Zarah Hill, chatting all things sustainability and food.
Breaking down environmental issues into everyday language is critical for us to build the more sustainable future we need! |
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In the run up to COP26 the BBC World Service interviewed myself and two other young climate activists from across the UK. Listen to hear what we think about this conference, and particularly about how young people are engaging.
Also featured is Alana Wheat, environmentalist and geographical researcher from England, and Anna Kernahan, activist and writer from Ireland. |
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Great to be with Rachel Burden on BBC Radio 5 Live across the hour phone in chatting to young people about the way they are influencing those around them for climate action. Especially Zac, 12 from England, with amazing stories of activism from such a young age. A hopeful message right before COP26! Listen on BBC Sounds.
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Bringing sustainable education to the masses will help move the needle on climate action. Thanks to STV Scotland Tonight for having me. Check out 7 Ways You Can Save The World. |
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Watch the new TBN TV programme Got Questions? with Alpha Youth!
It was an absolute joy to be a part of this important series with Dan, Azande, and friends, speaking about climate justice! Perfect timing for engaging with this conversation, right before #COP26 🌍 |
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Join Dan Blythe, Azande Mbhele, and friends as they sit down with extraordinary experts to answer questions from Gen Z around Climate Change, Politics, Well-being, Cancel Culture, White Jesus, Ghosting, Politics, Toxic Masculinity, Gender Equality, going Viral & Spirituality. The first episode included me chatting all things climate and COP26!
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I am absolutely honoured to have launched the new BBC Radio 1 Minute Of Me: Environment Special! Listen to my 1 minute with Greg James on BBC Radio 1.
Listen to my minute, and find out how to enter here. |
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NEWS
The Times - Phew, guilt-free oat milk has arrived
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BBC News - Climate change: Can Glasgow go carbon neutral?
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The Sunday Post - Almost half of Scottish public plan to make changes to help tackle climate change
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The Guaridan - Activists sour on Oatly vegan milk...
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The Independent - Oatly Blackstone investment.
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The Sunday Post - How Scots are using new and creative ways to enact climate action
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Euro News - 8 climate educators everyone should be following
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Daily Record - Tip the Food Waste Balance
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Mentioned in Vice - The Oatly Controversy, Explained
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The Tab - People are suddenly boycotting Oatly, but why?
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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).
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VIDEOS
BBC The Social - Odds and Ends Pesto
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BBC The Social - Watermelon Rind Curry
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BBC The Social - Aquafaba Desserts
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BBC The Social - Carrot Smoked Salmon
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BBC The Social - Vegan Cheese Sauce
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BBC The Social - Banana Peel Pulled Pork
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RADIO
Time Radio with Kait Borsay; influencing with a difference
On Times Radio with Kait Borsay (@KaitBorsay) discussing influencing with a difference.
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BBC Radio 5 Live; the US Leaders Climate Summit
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BBC Radio Cymru; what we can do after the IPCC report
Talking about what we can do with presenter Ione Wells (@IoneWells) after the 6th IPCC report was released.
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BBC Radio 2 - Pause for Thought
Featured on Pause for Thought segment with Katherine Maxwell-Rose (@KatherineMaxi) on the 'wisdom of youth'. This surrounded the theme of environmental care, zero waste, activism, and faith!
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BBC Radio West Midlands, fast fashion
Interviewed by Caroline Martin (@CazzaTalkMartin) about the rise of concern around fast fashion. From unfair wages and injustices within supply chains, to the environmental impact of so much consumption!
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BBC Berkshire; IKEA's circular economy
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 presenter Phil Kennedy.
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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! |
BBC Radio Scotland
The Sunday Show on BBC Radio Scotland talking sustainability with presenter Laura Maciver (@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.
How do we make swimming, surfing, 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 do!
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! I joined Stephen Jardine (BBC Radio Scotland presenter @StephenJardine) to discuss the rise of pollution and the solutions we have. Community action. More accountability. Technological solutions. And more education!
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).
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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!
What is the cost of living sustainably, and how much responsibility is on those in our communities who are on the lowest incomes? I chat with Connie McLaughlin BBC Radio Scotland presenter (@missconniemac), Fraser Stewart (@FraserJRStewart), and Jamie Lee about this.
On Earth Day I was talking all things litter and Bin Twinning. Joining John Beattie (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!
After Mount Recyclemore was launched in Cornwall at the G7 I was speaking about e-waste! I joined Stephen Jardine (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!
Talking all things bins and waste. Joining Stephen Jardine (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.
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PODCASTS
Scottish Enterprise; Living With Less Waste
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This Is A Stupid Question But...Should We All Go Vegan?
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Bible2020 Outspoken Bible - March 2020
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Common Ground Collective Podcast - Zero Waste Living
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Talk Twenties Podcast - Living More Sustainably with Less Waste Laura
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The Last Night Podcast - Reduced Waste Raves
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The Hopecast - Should Christians care about the environment?
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Jesus Unfiltered podcast: Faith and the Environment
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Things Can Only Get Greta Podcast - Re-use Not Recycle
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The Daily Benefit Podcast
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The Eco Larder Podcast - EP 5 Fashion & Community
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VIP Summer Sessions on Diamonds Girlcast
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Together Podcast - EP 18 Chatting Rubbish with Less Waste Laura
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Hollow and Substantial Podcast - EP 5 Justice
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BLOGS
BBC The Social - Six zero waste recipes to help you save the planet
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BBC Scotland - Five simple things you can do to turn your diet 'green'
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BBC Scotland - Five easy ways to reduce the amount of plastic you use
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5 ways to make your youth group more sustainable
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Interview with Ethical Consumer
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SECONDHAND SHOPPING
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Imprint Magazine - Celebrating climate leaders on International Women's Day
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The Woman Post - Environmental Influencers You Should Follow.
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Footprint Magazine - Faith in nature; on the interplay between religion and sustainability
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The Oatly boycott – Activist who brought the Blackstone issue to light speaks out
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The Ampersand Project; LESS WASTE LIVING AND THE HOLIDAYS
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Inland Sea - How to go Plastic Free
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Veganuary with The Youngs - ARocha UK
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A Chat With Laura - Alexandrina Seager
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FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
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THE NEVIS ENSEMBLE MUSIC AND SUSTAINABILITY
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ECO AGE - LIFE AS I KNOW IT
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Do not throw your unwanted items away, Partage them!
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TREEDOM Valentine's Day Gifts - Tree Planting
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Thistle and Clay - Scottish shampoo and conditioner bars
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Striving For Sustainability - West Lothian Courier
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Eco Age; Oatly’s Blackstone Controversy
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IN THE LOOP BLOG - FOLLOW FRIDAY
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TED TALK - PLASTIC FREE MILK
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ZERO WASTE FOOD PREP
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WEST LOTHIAN SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT - DAILY RECORD
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ECO AGE - DEBUNKING THE MOST COMMON ECO MYTHS
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WE ARE TEARFUND BLOG - ZERO WASTE
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FOOD WASTE
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BUT IS IT MORE EXPENSIVE?
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FOOD SCRAPS
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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CLOTHES
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IS COMPOSTABLE REALLY BETTER?
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THE ENVIRONMENT IS A FEMINIST ISSUE
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LIVING PLASTIC FREE IN EDINBURGH
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RECYCLING IS A MYTH
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WE ARE TEARFUND - RESTORE THE BALANCE
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CARBON EMISSIONS FROM YOUR PLATE
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TO THE FRONT BLOG; ONE LIFESTYLE CLOSER TO SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT
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SO SEAS BLOG - ZERO WASTE HERO: LAURA
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SRUC BLOG - SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS
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ZERO WASTE CHRISTMAS
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Is voting in SU elections important? | UCCF
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SOCIETY ZERO INTERVIEW
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BAPTIST UNION FOR SCOTLAND BLOG - LEADING FOR LIFE CLICK
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