Month: March 2019

Swarovski Reaffirms Its Commitment to Advancing Equality With New ‘The Future Is Equal’ Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

In celebration of International Women’s Day (March 8), Swarovski is launching a new The Future is Equal campaign. This year, the global campaign invites both employees and customers to join the movement by sharing a sign of solidarity and togetherness. The sign of the campaign is the Solidarity Selfie: take a photograph of yourself, or you with someone who has supported you, making a ‘W’ shape with your hands, then share it on social media alongside a message of support. Tag someone to join the movement and include @Swarovski and…

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Earth Hour 2019: A Single Hour to Inspire a Movement to Protect Our Planet

Stuart Mitchell

Tonight at 8:30 PM local time, individuals, businesses and cities around the world will switch off their lights for one hour to celebrate Earth Hour and recommit to protecting the planet. From the Sydney Opera House to the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower, thousands of iconic landmarks will join millions of people to show their support for the fight against climate change and the conservation of the natural world. Earth Hour comes at a critical juncture in the history of the planet and humanity. From devastating wildfires to…

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KP Snacks Launches UK Recycling Scheme For Nuts, Popcorn, Crisps And Pretzels Packets

Stuart Mitchell

KP Snacks is launching a nationwide recycling scheme for nuts, popcorn, crisps and pretzels packets. Working with recyclers, TerraCycle, the scheme will give people the chance to set up collection points around the UK. The scheme is simple and free to use; all brands of nuts, popcorn, crisps and pretzels packaging will be accepted and the recycled material will ultimately be turned into new plastic items such as outdoor furniture. How it works: Visit www.terracycle.co.uk/kpsnacks to sign up to the KP Snacks Nuts, Popcorn, Crisps and Pretzels Packet Recycling Programme…

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CAP – To include or not to include? – VAT in stated prices

Stuart Mitchell

The CAP have released a post which talks about To include or not to include? – VAT in stated prices. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. The CAP Code requires that prices in ads include non-optional taxes, duties, fees and charges that apply to all or most buyers. This applies to all advertising and marketing materials, including websites and social media profiles.…

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British businesses lead the world helping slavery survivors recover …But one in five totally unaware of modern slavery, says Co-op

Stuart Mitchell

Two years ago the Co-op and one charity began working together to help two modern slavery survivors back into paid employment and regain control of their lives stolen by their traffickers….now 18 businesses and 26 charities – brought together by the Co-op – are leading businesses worldwide in supporting the recovery through the award-winning Bright Future programme. Yet, one in five Brits remain totally unaware of modern slavery despite Government legislation, high profile charity campaigns, business support for victims and increased publicity surrounding the issue. New research issued today (01/03/19)…

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