Day: 29 June 2023

Young Innovators from 78 Countries Develop New Solutions to World’s Water Challenges

Stuart Mitchell

Students from 78 countries have proposed fresh ideas to address the world’s intensifying water challenges with entries in the 2023 Global Student Innovation Challenge hosted by water technology leader Xylem. More than 1,000 students created new solutions for a range of pressing water issues, including green hydrogen production and reducing plastic pollution. Now in its third year, the challenge invites the next generation of water innovators to solve critical water issues and empowers them to become leading contributors to serious environmental challenges. This year, students were challenged to analyze the…

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TMW Unlimited and the Trussell Trust help food banks support their local communities

Stuart Mitchell

With the support of TMW Unlimited (part of UNLIMITED), the Trussell Trust has launched Put It On Your List, a dynamic out-of-home campaign that alerts shoppers to the real-time needs of food banks in their area. The increased price of food is placing acute pressure on food banks who are having to purchase more food than in previous years as donations are not keeping up with levels of need. While donations to food banks in the Trussell Trust network increased by 18% last year, they distributed 37% more emergency food…

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New report reveals environmental impact of Londoners’ fashion habits

Stuart Mitchell

A new report from ReLondon and University College London, ‘London’s fashion footprint’, shows for the first time the environmental impact of our fashion habits in the capital, while revealing that buying just a few more second-hand items instead of new could make a real difference to our own personal carbon footprint. Fashion is on track globally to use over a quarter of the world’s carbon budget by 2050[1] so it has a huge impact on our planet and the escalating climate crisis. ‘London’s fashion footprint’ highlights the fact that Londoners…

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This year’s Cannes Lions competition sees the highest number of countries represented at a total of 70

Stuart Mitchell

Following seven competitions over four days, the Cannes Lions International Festival for Creativity has announced its 2023 Young Lions winners.  The Young Lions competitions, which are sponsored by Adobe, are at the heart of the Cannes Lions School. They embody a true celebration of creativity across the world where young professionals have the opportunity to showcase their talent and achievements. All of the entries have been judged by members of the Cannes Lions Juries live in Cannes, and the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners have now been announced.  For the…

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Hi-Tech Socks, AI For NHS Waiting Lists And Apps For Foodbanks Among 2023 Abilitynet Tech4good Awards

Stuart Mitchell

In the wake of headlines on tech’s impact on humanity, the 2023 Abilitynet Tech4Good Awards were announced last night at the Institute of Physics in London and online. This year has seen a record number of entries from individuals, start-ups, charities and global tech giants across the globe.  Created by UK disability tech charity AbilityNet over a decade ago, the awards celebrate people and organisations using tech to make the world a better place. An illustrious panel of judges reviewed ten categories, with particularly notable awards including:  Ageing Society Award     Won by Milbotix Ltd for their SmartSocks. Designed in…

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