When you throw something away, where is ‘away’? From straws and takeaway forks to coffee cups and cling film, around 40% of the plastics we use are single-use and a mammoth 91% of all plastic isn’t recycled. It’s no wonder the world is choking on it. Alarmed by the scale of the problem, Laura Young decided to kick her plastic habit and work towards a zero-waste lifestyle. In this entertaining talk, she shares how she went from plastic abuser to conscious consumer.
Less Waste Laura With a passion for environmental living, Laura lives to inspire and motivate people to see the difference they can make. Using her environmental themed blog, Laura aims to encourage her readers to make a positive difference to the world through lifestyle change.
Tackling issues such as plastic pollution, carbon footprint and low impact living, Laura uses her academic background to help educate people on the simple changes we can all make to help fight real environmental concerns. She is currently working towards her Masters in Environmental Protection and Management at the University of Edinburgh. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
