Our letter published in Science Magazine led by Laura Young highlights the global environmental threat of fast tech- a growing waste stream of throw away electronics such as vapes but also childrens' toys and shoes with flashing lights. Do read and stop buying if you can.

Escape the vapes: scientists call for global shift to curb consumer use of disposable technologies

Academics from the University are among those to call for worldwide action to halt the environmental threats posed by single-use electronic devices
🔗plymouth.ac.uk/news/escape-th…

🚨 Let's talk about disposable 'fast tech'

In the UK, 5 million vapes are discarded weekly but the ban is a step in the right direction

Better corporate responsibility, recycling infrastructure, & incentives are crucial

The global plastic treaty can guide this #INC4

My 1st first authored publication, and it's in Science Magazine about disposable vapes! An honour to pull this together with leading scientists to discuss the rise of disposable tech!💻♻️❌Dr Rebecca Wade Mark Miodownik Sue Dawson Dr Imogen Napper science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

Please stop cutting the grass without clearing the litter first. Shredded cans make sharp bits of metal, dangerous for kids, pets and wildlife! ❌

Just what we need, less accessible public transport…

Brilliant news! 'Wet wipes containing plastic will be banned from being sold in the UK, with legislation expected to be announced by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay today.' news.sky.com/story/wet-wipe…

The ban on disposable vapes needs to be watertight with no loopholes for industry to exploit. We’re seeing big brands pivot to modular devices, a step in the right direction, but still a cheap product with excessive waste which kids can afford ❌💨 bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

Overflowing drain spewing out grimey water straight into the sea on Prestwick Beach 🤢💧Scottish Water Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) South Ayrshire Council

'With the news that Scottish Government plans to abandon the 2030 emissions reduction target, it is clear that this is an incredibly retrograde step, and undermines years of climate leadership in this country.'
Read more from Mike Robinson in our latest blog: rsgs.org/blog/a-retrogr…

I joined BBC News (UK) to discuss the Scottish Government removing climate action targets.

I joined Sky News to discuss the Scottish Government scrapping climate targets ❌

The Scottish Government is ditching its 2030 climate target to reduce emissions by 75%. Hear my thoughts with Rona Dougall on STV News ScotlandTonight ❌🚨🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿