Carlsberg launches ground-breaking innovations to reduce plastic waste

Carlsberg has announced a series of ground-breaking innovations including its new Snap Pack, which is set to reduce plastic waste globally by more than 1200 tonnes a year – the equivalent to 60 million plastic bags. The Snap Pack replaces the plastic wrapping used around Carlsberg’s six packs with a pioneering technology that glues its cans together. A world first for the beer industry, it will reduce the amount of plastic used in traditional multi-packs by up to 76%. Three years in the making, the Snap Pack is just one…

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Monica Lewinsky Launches #DefyTheName Campaign with Star-Studded PSA for Anti-Bullying Month

Social activist, public speaker, and Vanity Fair Contributing Editor Monica Lewinsky announces today the launch of #DefyTheName – the campaign for 2018’s National Bullying Prevention Month. It follows the success of her 2017 #ClickWithCompassion campaign, which was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Commercial for its award-winning PSA. This year’s campaign enlists a who’s who of big names to show those experiencing bullying that they’re not alone – and in fact part of an incredible community of celebrities, entrepreneurs, thought leaders, artists, and more. The #DefyTheName PSA disarms the most…

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Wavemaker Take Over 1Rebel in Support of Young Minds on World Mental Health Day

On London 10th October Media, Content and Technology agency Wavemaker, partnered with 12 media owners for a one-day takeover of 1Rebel Southbank, offering a schedule of exclusive classes for staff and showcasing their ongoing commitment to promoting the importance of mental health amongst young people. Media Owners including DMG, JC Decaux, Twitter, DCM, Blis, Outdoor Plus, Ocean, Hearst, Mobsta, ESI, Facebook and Telegraph are each sponsoring a different 1Rebel signature class throughout the day. Classes are open for anyone at Wavemaker to attend and donations will be collected to raise…

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Young people turn to tech for support #NoNormal

Research carried out by The Mix, the UK’s leading digital support charity for young people, has found that 72% of 16-24-year olds think digital technology may be more of a force for good than bad when it comes to their mental health. 70% of 16-24-year-olds surveyed said that they actively sought support from online communities when they were feeling low or lonely, while only 13% said they had no digital friends, and did not access any kind of online community that could support their mental health. However, many young people…

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Big Lottery Fund to launch new £15 million Digital Fund

The Big Lottery Fund has today announced that it will be launching a new Digital Fund on 22nd October to offer dedicated digital funding support to the sector. The move is a key step in delivering the Fund’s digital ambitions outlined in its ‘Supporting Charities and Community Organisations Strategy’. It follows recognition that more could be done to enable charities and groups to make the most of digital opportunities. The £15 million Digital Fund will operate for two years and will award grants of up to £500,000. The first funding…

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