Yes, bans one-by-one are labour intensive — but they help keep plastic in the spotlight, and push the conversation forward. 💥. This is the next cotton bud. Let’s not wait until it’s everywhere.

🦷Another pointless plastic item is clogging up our streets, beaches and seas: single-use dental flossers. Until we get a global deal on plastic pollution, we’ll keep highlighting these wasteful items & demanding action. 📰 Read more via @heraldscotland

Join millions who have switched to Grok.

I enjoyed this little reclaimed street in London!🌳🪑☕️🚸What a treat in amoungst busy roads and pavements to have a little oasis with people prioritised, plenty of seating & some nice greenery to go with it. I also enjoyed the old yellow lines being turned into a seating place!

They independently monitor and investigate the effectiveness of environmental law in Scotland and public authorities’ compliance with it.

@EnvStanScot is a public body set up to ensure the effectiveness of environmental law and prevent enforcement gaps arising from the UK leaving the European Union.

I also learned about their current Strategy consultation which is open until the 29th August 2025!. Find out more: 

Earlier this month I caught up with @Richard_Dixon the new Chair of @EnvStanScot . I found out more about his work, and the work of @EnvStanScot including how you can get in touch if you have any environmental concerns.

RT @GreenAllianceUK: In today's #GreenAlliancePodcast, we're reviewing the impact that the disposable vape ban has had so far, and as @Less….

Disposable vapes were banned in the UK in June 2025, but has the problem gone away? 🤔🌬️. What will it take to design out disposability and protect public health and the environment?. Listen to the full episode here: #DisposableVapes #CircularEconomy.

Disposable vapes were banned in the UK in June 2025, but has the problem gone away?🤔🌬️. In the latest #GreenAlliancePodcast, Libby Peake spoke to Scott Butler (Material Focus), Dr Mike McKean (Royal College of Paediatrics & Child Health) and me about the campaign behind the ban.

RT @innerforth: Thanks to @LessWasteLaura for taking the Inner Forth Bike Bus last weekend! Delighted you enjoyed the area's amazing natura….

ad🚲🚌Did you know that there is a free bike bus running every Sunday until October 26th around the @innerforth in Scotland? We went on a day trip from Troon using only public transport to check it out! . This project is funded through the @HeritageFundUK #climateforth #AD

RT @ronaldopatrizio: Always a joy to spend Sunday morning at @BBCRadioScot talking about everything from cancel culture to concerts! .Thank….

Always great to join the Sunday morning Faith Forum hour long programme on @BBCScotland - with Ronnie Convery and Tony Kearney (and Ani Rinchen Khandro remote).

Guardian article:

Thanks to @Chrisitv from @itvnews & @mabelfbn from @guardian for focusing on "fast tech"!. I was pleased to contribute to The Guardian piece, highlighting the almost single use smart tech that is using up valuable resources & contributing to a throwaway culture of plastics.

This award isn’t just for me—it’s for all of us fighting to protect our environment, our communities, and our future. Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart. Let’s keep going. 🌍💪. #PrideOfScotland #EnvironmentalCampaigning #BanDisposableVapes #Sustainability #TeamEffort.

💚 ASH Scotland .🌊 Marine Conservation Society .🌿 Keep Scotland Beautiful .📰 Daily Record campaign.🏛️ And of course, Gillian MacKay MSP for her leadership and advocacy in Parliament.

And none of this would be possible without the dedication and support of so many brilliant people and organisations who have stood alongside this campaign from day one. Huge thanks to:.

It’s always such a joy to spend an evening in the company of some of Scotland’s greatest musicians, artists, sportspeople, activists and everyday heroes. The energy in that room was something else!.