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‘It’s cheap but it’s not disposable’: why fast tech is a growing waste problem

Low-cost and quickly discarded products are playing a key role in world’s fastest-growing waste problem – electronics

The Guardian - UK

The poop scoop: is bagging it really the best solution?

1,000 tonnes of dog waste hits the ground daily in the UK – how can we reduce its environmental impact? Scientists weigh up the best options, from flicking it into the undergrowth to reusing newspapers

The Guardian - UK

'What happens in Scotland impacts Antarctica': New podcast explores Scottish climate

THIS week an exciting new podcast launched in Edinburgh, highlighting the work of Scotland’s scientists and researchers...

The National (Scotland)

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Award-winning Scottish climate activist launches climate podcast

A NEW podcast hosted by award-winning climate activist and PhD student Laura Young is shining a spotlight on Scotland’s leading climate…

The National (Scotland)

Twitter reacts to Bills edging Giants 14-9 on Sunday Night Football

The Buffalo Bills held their ground and staved off a New York Giants comeback on Sunday Night Football. Here are the best takes from Twitter.

USA Today Sports Media Group

'UK plans to ban disposable vapes do not dispel threat of constitutional row'

THE Internal Market Act still has the potential to scupper a disposable vape ban in Scotland despite the fact the UK Government looks poised to…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh vaping boss backs disposable ban if it doesn't create black market

The Edinburgh shopkeeper has backed a ban on disposable vapes but has warned that any moved should ensure that a black market does not emerge with unsafe products.

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Scots vape boss would back ban on disposables if it didn't create black market

Disposable vapes contain lithium batteries which should be disposed of at recycling centres. But each year millions are discarded.

Daily Record

Meet the 33 fabulous finalists in the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2023

We reveal the category finalists in our search for our young unsung heroes of 2023.

Daily Record

Jackson (8) and his dinosaur head to the Perth barber shop for massive trim

Three years of growing his hair will come to an end this weekend when Perth schoolboy Jackson (8) gives away his curly locks for kids' cancer charity The Little Princess Trust while his pal Extra Blue the T-Rex looks on.

Daily Record

Tories slammed for blocking vapes ban in town swamped by disposable e-cigs tsunami

Councillors in East Renfrewshire actively rejected calls for a ban of the polluting single-use gadgets after local Conservatives torpedoed the move.

Daily Record

Call for ban on single-use vapes rejected in East Renfrewshire as Tories oppose bid

Nine councils have agreed to support a ban but Conservatives in East Renfrewshire said it would be 'draconian' and disposable vapes are 'preventing deaths'.

Glasgow Live

Woman buys grubby sculpture for £28 only to discover it's priceless artwork

Art collector Laura Young bought the sculpture from a Goodwill store in Texas, America, for £28 but later discovered it's actually a 2,000-year-old ancient Roman work of art

Daily Mirror

'Vape crusader' Laura Young hails Glasgow backing for disposable e-cigs ban

Glasgow City Council has become the third Scots local authority to urge Holyrood ministers to outlaw the polluting single-use devices.

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Desperate fight to save beloved Birtley cat which contracted rare disease caused by feline coronavirus

Daphne was diagnosed with FIP, which is a rare disease caused by feline coronavirus

Daily Record

Charities urge ban on disposable vape sales in Scots shops amid litter blight

Retailers have been called on to follow the lead of Waitrose, which last month announced it would take the products off their shelves.

Daily Mirror

Disposable vapes found strewn across beaches and beauty spots are 'environmental menace'

Disposable vapes are becoming increasingly popular among users aged 18 to 34 but the cheap devices are not easy to recycle

The National (Scotland)

How do you recycle a disposable vape in Scotland?

AS the Scottish Government launches an urgent review into single-use vapes, a recycling organisation is calling for manufacturers of the products to…

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Daily Record

'Vape crusader' hails Scottish Government review into banning disposable e-cigs

EXCLUSIVE: Scots activist Laura Young welcomes inquest by ministers into the single-use devices as an 'exciting development'.

Edinburgh Live

'Vape crusader' warns of 'harmful' impact pollution devices have on Scottish beauty spots

Laura Young has been dubbed a 'vape crusader' as she raises the alarm on the harmful impact vape pens are having on the environment. She treks up and down the country to highlight the problem.

The National (Scotland)

Environmental campaigner calls on Scottish Government to ban disposable vapes

AN environmental campaigner has called on the Scottish Government to ban the use of disposable vapes.

Evening Standard

Primark’s kidswear click and collect site crashes on first day to many users

Shoppers complained they were met with an error message

The National (Scotland)

Campaigners’ anger as leaders repeat promises made at COP26

For activist Laura Young, attending COP27 in Egypt has been a different experience from the summit in Glasgow a year ago – with a sense of climate…

Daily Record

Savvy Mum of three rents out husband to other women for £40 an hour

Laura Young advertised her multi skilled husband, James' services online, for anything from general DIY to painting and decorating.

Daily Mirror

'I rent hubby out to do odd jobs for women - he's booked up for weeks at £40 a pop'

Laura Young, 38, got the idea after listening to a podcast about a man who was making a living putting together flatpack furniture for other people - so she suggested her husband, James, start doing it too

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