Day: 30 August 2023

H&M, C&A and Primark discarding clothes they promised to save -investigation

Stuart Mitchell

Three quarters of clothing donated to major fashion stores to be reused or recycled are actually destroyed, abandoned in warehouses or sent to an uncertain future in Africa, the results of the largest tracking investigation of its kind suggest. The pressure group Changing Markets Foundation used Apple AirTags to track 21 perfect condition coats, trousers, jackets and other used clothes as they passed through take-back schemes. The Dutch NGO donated the items to H&M, Zara, C&A, Primark, Nike, The North Face, Uniqlo and M&S stores in Belgium, France, Germany and…

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Celebrating sustainability leadership: Entries OPEN for edie Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The UK’s largest and most prestigious sustainable business awards scheme has officially opened for entries, offering organisations and individuals the opportunity to be recognised and celebrated for leading on sustainability, energy and climate action. Now in their 17th year, the renowned edie Awards celebrate the individuals, projects and partnerships driving bold and brilliant climate leadership. The Awards recognise and reward a range of projects, spanning net-zero carbon programmes, green innovations, climate partnerships, social sustainability initiatives, and grassroots change-makers. The entry deadline is Friday 13 October 2023. The Awards ceremony will then take place at the Park Plaza…

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Drax Foundation pledges £1.5m to help UK schools save energy and reduce their carbon footprint

Stuart Mitchell

The Drax Foundation, which is the corporate foundation of the renewable energy company Drax Group, has committed £1.5 million this year to help schools install energy-efficient LED lights and solar panels, and deliver energy saving monitoring and education. The firm, which owns Drax Power Station near Selby, established the Drax Foundation earlier this year to provide grant funding to non-profit organisations in the regions where it operates.   The installation of energy-efficient LED lighting initiative is currently being piloted at the following five schools local to Drax’s operations in England:   Barwic…

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Skin positivity campaign launches to tackle skin dissatisfaction

Stuart Mitchell

A recent study by the Skin Health Alliance revealed that 62% of young adults believe using social media makes them feel worse about their skin and their appearance. The pervasiveness of edited and filtered images, selective self-presentation and a lack of diversity can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-confidence.  Shockingly, 66% of young adults also stated that they have received hate or been bullied due to their appearance. We Stand For Skin advocates challenging beauty standards, rejecting the pursuit of ‘flawless’ skin and embracing individuality. We Stand For…

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EcoVadis awards XPO Logistics silver medal for sustainability progress in Europe

Stuart Mitchell

XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable transport and logistics solutions in Europe, has been awarded a silver medal for the fourth time by EcoVadis for the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy it has implemented in its European business. XPO Logistics’s overall score places it in the top 4% of road transport companies in Europe. EcoVadis supports companies in their work to manage risk and compliance around four key pillars of their environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies (including environmental performance, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement).…

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