Young Campaigner: Single Use Plastic

What did you campaign for?: I have been campaigning to reduce the amount of single use plastics we use as a nation.

How did you campaign?: I have campaigned through my social media pages, tips and different ideas to reduce your single use plastics as well as sourcing out alternative products to use. I have also worked with different units within Girlguiding to influence the Brownies and Guides to reduce their usage of single use plastics.

What was the effect of your campaign?: Through my campaign I have influenced many people to reduce the amount of single use plastics they use within the home/ work place, and many more are still reducing the amount they use. The Brownies I have worked with have written to their local MP to ask what they are doing to challenge the key influence’s- seeing how involved they are on this issue is so inspiring.

What would your top tip be for other young people looking to start campaigning?: My top tip for other young people who are looking to start campaigning is, to just try, to push hard and keep trying. As no matter how big or small the change you make is, you are making your mark and showing what you are capable of.