Month: September 2020

Rare and less common cancer charities come together to tackle pandemic’s impact through inspirational new fundraiser, 20 for 20

Stuart Mitchell

Twenty charities representing people affected by rare and less common cancers have joined forces in a major new fundraising campaign. Brought together by national bone and soft tissue cancer charity Sarcoma UK, the event is a response to the devastating disruption to charities supporting these cancer patients caused by Covid-19.   Inspired by the nationwide success of the 2.6 Challenge earlier this year, the charities, which include Target Ovarian Cancer, blood cancer charity DKMS and Brain Tumour Research, are asking their supporters to take on 20 for 20 starting on the launch day of Sunday 20 September 2020. Participants can do any challenge or activity based on the number 20…

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Wessanen UK supports Organic September trade boom

Stuart Mitchell

Pioneering B Corp food company, Wessanen UK, has reported strong YOY growth across its organic brand portfolio during recent weeks, which it is now aiming to build on during Organic September. Sales of organic Whole Earth peanut butter were up 25%, Kallo organic stocks and gravies were up 27% and Clipper organic teas up 16% (IRI, 12 w/e 15 Aug, 20). According to the Soil Association, sales for organic produce overall in the UK grew by 18.7% during lockdown and since January, organic food has seen the highest growth since…

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bp sets out strategy for decade of delivery towards net zero ambition

Stuart Mitchell

bp has introduced a new strategy that will reshape its business as it pivots from being an international oil company focused on producing resources to an integrated energy company focused on delivering solutions for customers.  Within 10 years, bp aims to have increased its annual low carbon investment 10-fold to around $5 billion a year, building out an integrated portfolio of low carbon technologies, including renewables, bioenergy and early positions in hydrogen and CCUS. By 2030, bp aims to have developed around 50GW of net renewable generating capacity – a…

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Park City, UT Selected as US National Winner of WWF’s 2020 One Planet City Challenge

Stuart Mitchell

Park City, Utah has been selected as the U.S. National Winner through World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) One Planet City Challenge (OPCC) program. Park City was awarded this recognition from among 22 cities across the U.S., of all sizes and geographies, who entered this round of friendly competition. “Cities account for 70% of carbon emissions and generate more than 80% of global GDP,” said Kevin Taylor, U.S. program director for the OPCC at WWF US. “Park City earned this award because they showed how cities can address these emissions and be…

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Asda removes plastic fruit and veg bags from stores

Stuart Mitchell

Asda has announced it will be removing plastic fruit and veg bags from its stores, in a trial that aims to help the supermarket retailer continue its fight against plastic pollution. In a 9-store trial, the move could save around 141 tonnes of plastic a year, which equates to over 3.5 million bags. Instead of the plastic bags, Asda will be offering ‘Veggio’ bags, priced at a market-leading 30p each, the bags provide customers with an affordable, reusable alternative to single-use plastic fruit and veg bags. Kevin Patel, Director of…

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