Rosie Bristow (she/her)

I started volunteering with the Edinburgh Greens because I wanted to put my time and efforts into causes I believe in (environmental & social justice) instead of just reading the news and feeling despondent. I have found the group to be very welcoming and helpful, and enjoyed going to the meetings, canvassing and performing music for the Leith walk stall with Q and Kate. This has inspired me to get even more involved! I am very interested in policy writing and would love to get hands on experience in how policies and manifestos are written. I also have a lot of ideas for events that I could help organise.

I am doing a part time PhD in textiles engineering, researching how Scottish farmers could grow fibre flax and manufacture sustainable linen NHS scrubs (and eventually replace all petrochemical fast fashion!). I currently collaborate with the Soil Association, Landworkers Alliance, V&A Dundee, NHS Scotland and 5 Scottish unis on this project. I think the research and relationships I have developed through this work could help in writing policies on agriculture, textiles manufacturing and procurement. I also have experience in organising and hosting events, such as seminars and demos about sustainable textiles. I perform accordion with the Barrow Band, teach textiles repairs at a repair cafe, and have run banner making workshops for parades.