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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Looking forward to speaking at The Calling leadership conference tomorrow! 3,000 of us joining at the SEC Armadillo 👏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cycling Scotland @cyclingscotland.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🚲 "The point is just to have that choice for everyone, regardless of how old they are or where they live." @annaholligan.bsky.social shares the freedom and joy that cycling has brought her as a working parent and reporter in the Netherlands. @lesswastelaura.bsky.social #CyclingScotlandConf

BBC journalist Anna Holligan addresses the Cycling Scotland Conference in Perth.

Anna Holligan and Cycling Scotland Conference Chair Laura Anderson take part in an audience Q&A.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A few photos from chairing the #CyclingScotlandConf today with Cycling Scotland 🚲 The welcome address from Cab Sec for Economy, Tourism and Transport Stephen Flynn and one of the brilliant keynote speakers Anna Holligan, BBC Foreign Correspondent and “Dutch news from the cycle lane” superstar!

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

And there’s more! 🚴‍♀️ The Love to Ride app lets you rate the routes you ride, helping provide feedback that can contribute to improving cycling infrastructure in your local area. You can also sync your rides from Strava, making logging your cycling even easier.

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Love to Ride

Love to Ride is all about getting more people enjoying and discovering how easy and fun riding a bike can be. Whether you ride all the time, or you're new to riding, join the Love to Ride community, h...

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

It’s FREE to take part, and you could be in with a chance of winning amazing prizes, including a £3,000 holiday. 🎁 Plus, register before the 1st of September for the chance to win a £500 early bird cash prize!

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Love to Ride

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

From the 1st to the 30th of September, Love to Ride is encouraging everyone to get on their bike, whether you’re a daily commuter, a weekend explorer, a seasoned cyclist, or someone dusting off a bike that’s been sitting in the shed!

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Love to Ride

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ad🚲 Cycle September with Love to Ride is almost here! 🎉 👉 Find out more via rebrand.ly/CycleSeptemb...

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

We aren’t set up for recycling this kind of packaging and creative marketing is causing a headache in our waste streams! Great to see comments from across the industry from James Piper, Adam Herriott, and Ambarish Mitra.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

I’ve seen a growing number of products come on the market which are using these clear plastic containers/cans fused to metal tops for selling aesthetically pleasing drinks such as cocktails, matcha, iced coffee and milkshakes.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Happy to comment in this piece about the frustratingly unrecyclable Buzzballz which are taking the alcoholic drinks industry by storm!🍹❌♻️ BBC Cymru Wales - It’s the cocktail taking young drinkers by storm - but the packaging is ‘unrecyclable’ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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BuzzBallz are 'greenwashing' say recycling experts

BuzzBallz cannot be recycled because the metal lid and plastic body are attached, say experts.

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Children in Scotland @childreninscotland.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

It's Earth Day 🌍🤗 In celebration, we are releasing this excerpt from a longer piece published in the latest edition of Children in Scotland Magazine. Members of Changing our World, asked activist and scientist @lesswastelaura.bsky.social quickfire questions about her journey into campaigning 🗣️

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Well in this scenario it very much is an anti-vaping sentiment after this destruction, but you can’t negate to mention that I discuss wider electronic device regulation.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Did you even bother to scroll through the thread and see I mention other items with lithium ion batteries?

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This has already had a devastating impact on so many businesses who called that corner of Union St home, and we all need to step up and support them when they’re back on their feet.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Huge credit to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and all other emergency services who worked so hard to keep this fire under control.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

These shops bring no benefit to our communities. I hope one day we have high streets free from them.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

There needs to be much more regulation about how these hazardous products are stored in commercial premises, where shops are allowed to be located, as well as more public awareness of the risks associated with all lithium battery products (vapes, e-scooters, other small electrical items).

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

To be honest, everyone should be doing this regardless of their proximity to one, as they are at the heart of so many places we day to day.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Where do we go from here? If I lived in a town centre next to/above a vape shop, or had a business near to one, or was a business landlord with a vape shop tenant, I know I would be emailing my elected representatives (councillors, MSPs, MP) to make my feelings known!

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Lithium-ion batteries can go into a state of thermal runaway. Thermal runaway is where the lithium-ion cell enters an uncontrollable, self-heating state. Thermal runaway can result in extremely high temperatures, violent cell venting, smoke and fire. These fires are some of the hardest to put out.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We’ve seen thousands of fires caused by vapes in our waste streams, with fires in bins, bin lorries and at waste sites across the UK. But now, we see the devastation from vape shops being at the heart of our high streets and cities, and the damage possible when fires get out of control.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

All of this destruction because of a fire that started in a vape shop. Vapes contain lithium ion batteries, which are a huge fire risk when handled wrongly or damaged.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

All of this devastation to my home city Glasgow because of a vape shop. …and the fire is still burning. The images are just horrific. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...

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Fire causes major disruption at Glasgow Central Station

Train passengers are facing major disruption after a fire broke out at a vape shop in central Glasgow.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

And while Scotland (where I live) operates under a different water system, this isn’t an issue confined elsewhere. Walking along the Ayrshire coastline, I regularly see sewage debris — wet wipes & sanitary products — washing ashore. It’s a reminder that we all still have work to do.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I would strongly recommend watching. It’s a stark reminder of why investment in water infrastructure, stronger regulation, and long-term environmental stewardship are so critical. It's also a stark reminder about the failure of privatisation of this essential, life-giving resource.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Alongside the investigation, the drama highlights the real human and environmental consequences, from ecosystems under sustained pressure to deeply moving stories of communities affected by polluted waterways, including the tragic death of 9 year old Heather Preen.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

The programme follows retired neighbours Professor Peter Hammond & Ashley Smith, whose concern began when they saw the Windrush slowly turn brown. What unfolds is a decade-long investigation into sewage pollution, the actions of privatised water companies, and regulatory oversight from the EA.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Last night I binged Dirty Business on Channel 4 — and honestly, it’s hard to stop thinking about it. This powerful drama tells the true story behind England’s sewage scandal and, in my view, has the potential to spark the same level of public awareness and outrage as Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

There are too many speakers to name in full, but I am particularly excited to hear Sir Chris Hoy, Liz Forkin Bohannon, Dr Jo Salter MBE and Todd Henry to name a few. Oh...and there will be music from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers! You can find out more about and get your tickets here: thecalling.scot

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The Calling | Scotland's Leadership Summit | 2nd Oct SEC Glasgow

A new one‑day leadership experience designed to inspire, equip and commission people who want to lead well.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

The Calling 2026 is Scotland’s new one‑day leadership experience designed to inspire, equip, and commission people who want to lead well. It is being held in the SEC Armadillo, Glasgow on Friday 2nd October 2026.

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The Calling | Scotland's Leadership Summit | 2nd Oct SEC Glasgow

A new one‑day leadership experience designed to inspire, equip and commission people who want to lead well.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

It was a joy to join Peter Vardy on the most recent episode of The Calling Conversations podcast! You can listen (and watch) through the link below, but did you know that this podcast is running up to The Calling - Scotland's Leadership Summit in October 2026? open.spotify.com/episode/3cZy...

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Laura Anderson: From Viral TikToks to Global Climate Leader

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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 28/01/2026

NEW: Expensive gas still biggest driver of high UK electricity bills, says UKERC "Volatile, gas-linked market prices – not green policies, as some misleading claims have suggested – dominate the real-terms increase in bills since 2021." www.carbonbrief.org/expensive-ga...

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

I’ll be there throughout the summit in my role as a PhD researcher in Climate Resilience and ambassador for @tearfund.bsky.social , engaging with discussions on how we can build a more sustainable and just future. If you’re attending #COP30, I’d love to connect — please do reach out!

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

We discussed its aims, the challenges ahead, and the wider issues of accessibility for climate conferences held in remote locations.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

The #COP30 Leaders Summit begins today in Belém, Brazil, marking the start of two weeks of vital negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate conference. This morning, I had the privilege of speaking with Justin Webb on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme about the summit.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

A marketing gimmick that’s making pointless knitted hats that don’t have a purpose? There are instructions of how to post it back…but are people really doing that?

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Thoughts on the Innocent smoothie knitted hats? What do you think? (PS - Innocent is owned by Coca-Cola…) I get that they’re raising money for charity, and volunteers do this out of love to raise money for a good cause…but it seems really wasteful?

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I chatted to Jamie Gathercole from the Environment and Sustainability team to hear about how they plan, design, monitor and operate alongside wildlife both here in Aberdeen, and further afield!🌍

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

AD 🌍 I took a trip to the Vattenfall Aberdeen Bay Offshore Windfarm to hear about how renewable energy and nature can thrive together! youtube.com/shorts/ukQ6b...

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16 October 2025

YouTube video by Laura Young - Less Waste Laura

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Excited to continue my work, just under a new name!

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

I know BlueSky isn’t really the place for gushy personal posts, so I’ll keep it brief. But if you are interested in how I made my wedding as sustainable as possible (from the dress to the décor, flowers to food, and travel to toasts), I’ve shared lots of posts about it over on Insta.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Time to responsibly recycle the old business cards — I recently got married and my surname is now Laura Anderson (previously Young).

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

It was great to see both local sightseers, international tourists, and locals just going about their day on the bus service. #CatchTheBusMonth #ImATrossachsExplorer

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Along the Trossachs Explorer Bus route you'll find other major sightseeing and active spots like Ben A'an, Ben Venue, Ben Ledi, Go Ape, Aberfoyle, Brig O'Turk and much more!

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Today, I went with my Mum to Loch Katrine for a day out on the Sir Walter Scott steamboat and for a cycle around the Loch. We loved the Nature Activity Journal which helped us stop and connect to the beautiful nature around us.

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Laura Anderson (Young) @lesswastelaura.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

It's been running throughout summer, and continues until the 5th of October!

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