Month: November 2019

Finisterre wrap up winter knitwear in marine-safe bags made from Aquapak polymer

Stuart Mitchell

Finisterre has become the first fashion brand to introduce their products in garment bags made from Aquapak polymer. Their new packaging will begin to enter the supply chain with select knitwear lines this October, before a full roll out in February, where the packaging will be included with all garments in their spring 2020 collection. The collaboration began when Finisterre – who were founded on their commitment to product, environment and people – made a commitment to eradicate single-use, non-degradable plastic in 2018. Believing that ‘single use is no use’,…

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Farfetch partners with on-demand donation service, Thrift+

Stuart Mitchell

Farfetch Limited and Thrift+, an on-demand donation service for second-hand clothes and participant in Farfetch’s Dream Assembly programme, have announced a partnership to allow Farfetch customers to easily donate clothes they no longer use. Through the partnership, Farfetch customers will be able to order a Thrift+ x Farfetch donation bag online and select a charity of their choice. All customers have to do is pack their unwanted fashion items into the bag, book a free collection service, or alternatively drop it off at a local drop-off point. When the bag…

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KLM and Microsoft join forces to advance sustainable air travel

Stuart Mitchell

KLM and Microsoft have signed a Letter of Intent in Washington to explore cooperation focused on sustainable air travel. The agreement includes commitment to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), which has the potential to reduce up to 80 percent of CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuel, across the lifecycle, when used on a large scale. Building on KLM’s Corporate BioFuel Program, Microsoft will purchase an amount of SAF equivalent to all flights taken by Microsoft employees between the USA and Netherlands (and vice versa) on KLM and Delta Airlines. Now…

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National Geographic Releases Newest Global Rankings On the State of Women Around the World — Ranks Norway First, Yemen Last

Stuart Mitchell

The Women, Peace and Security Index, which serves as a report card on women’s well-being, ranked 167 countries from best to worst in the areas of women’s inclusion in society, sense of security, and access to justice The latest data is exclusively revealed in the November issue of National Geographic magazine, Women: A Century of Change, which features extensive graphics illustrating the findings National Geographic, in conjunction with the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and the Peace Research Institute Oslo, today announced the 2019-2020 Women, Peace, and Security…

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Join Fairtrades ethical advent with prizes to win each day

Stuart Mitchell

A year’s supply of chocolate, delightful Fairtrade Gold jewellery, thirty-six bottles of wine, or is it vegan peanut butter you’re after this Christmas? If you’re looking for an unusual and ethical way to count down to Christmas – then look no further! Want to celebrate without breaking the bank – sorted! Excited to learn more about where your gifts are coming from – no problem! This advent the Fairtrade Foundation has 24 very special doors for you to open in the run up to Christmas. From the 1st – 24th…

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