Day: 9 April 2021

Leading food companies call on the EU to phase out the use of cages in animal farming

Stuart Mitchell

Leading food companies across the EU sent a joint letter to the EU Commission and Members of the EU Parliament, calling for a phase out in the use of cages in animal farming, starting with enriched cages for laying hens. ALDI Nord, Barilla Group, Fattoria Roberti (egg producer), Ferrero, Inter IKEA Group, Jamie Oliver Group, Le Groupement Les Mousquetaires (French retailer), Mondelēz International, Nestlé, and Unilever co-signed the letter which emphasises that the business case for phasing out enriched cages for laying hens is strong, particularly at EU level. It notes…

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In Kind Direct teams up with Primark to provide over 20,000 coats to disadvantaged children in communities across the UK

Stuart Mitchell

In Kind Direct has announced that in collaboration with Primark, over 20,000 children’s coats will be distributed via its network to local charities around the country reaching some of the most underprivileged children across the UK. Lockdown has been a challenging time, especially for families who remain in hardship, leaving essentials such as warm clothing out of reach. As 84%* of charitable organisations within In Kind Direct’s network report an increase in demand for their services to supply essentials to UK families. Warm children’s coats will be distributed via their charity…

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Saucony Originals debuts first low environmental impact model

Stuart Mitchell

Saucony have launched their most sustainable shoe ever. Cotton. Jute. Wool. Rubber. Wood. Gardenia. Beet. The new  Jazz  Court  RFG  contains  only  these 7  natural  and  renewable materials.  It  does not  contain  plastic  or petroleum  derivatives.  This is Saucony Originals’ formula for achieving a more sustainable future. The brand is committed to leaving a lighter footprint  on the planet by carefully choosing materials and processes in order to continue to create the best trainers possible with the least environmental impact. Doing things well takes time. Jazz Court RFG is the…

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WaterAid creates giant sand portrait on Whitby Beach to show how climate change threatens water access for world’s poorest

Stuart Mitchell

WaterAid created a striking portrait in the sand on Whitby Beach this week showing a child carrying water on dry, cracked ground next to the rising tide, to highlight the impact climate change is having on people’s access to water. Extreme weather such as droughts dry up water sources like springs and wells, while rising sea levels and flooding contaminate poorly protected water supplies, with potentially devastating consequences. It is making life harder for the 785 million people already living without clean water close to home and struggling to meet…

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Big Issue Invest and Sport England join forces to improve the lives of young people affected by Covid 19

Stuart Mitchell

The social investment arm of The Big Issue, Big Issue Invest (BII), is investing £1.25 million  from its Outcomes Investment Fund, set up with investment from Big Society Capital, into a programme that will support over 6,000 young people across 21 local areas in the UK to improve their lives, through sports and activity. The Chances Programme, co-developed by Substance in partnership with the Life Chances Fund, Sport England and BII, is committed to harnessing the power of sport to enhance the life-chances of disadvantaged young people aged 8-17 years,…

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