Day: 26 November 2023

Haleon named founding member of the Blister Pack Collective which aims to reduce plastic usage and drive circularity for tablet blister packaging

Stuart Mitchell

PA Consulting (PA), the company bringing ingenuity to life, and PulPac, the Swedish R&D and IP company behind Dry Molded Fiber (DMF), are pleased to announce that global consumer health company Haleon has joined its Blister Pack Collective as a founding member. PA and PulPac created the Blister Pack Collective to limit the use of non-recyclable plastics in over-the-counter and prescription drug packaging through cross-industry collaboration. It brings together pharma, consumer health, and FMCG businesses to accelerate progress towards a world of more sustainable tablet packs, free from problem plastics…

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Beauty giants double down on retail media and enhanced content as online sales accelerate

Stuart Mitchell

The $430bn global beauty market is at the vanguard of innovation in e-commerce. From experimenting with video content to addressing consumer concerns about wellness, sustainability and diversity, brands are becoming skilled at selling personalized products in a virtual world. Debuting with a report on Beauty & Personal Care published today, Category Insights is a new series from WARC Digital Commerce exploring the current state of a category from the perspective of the retailer, the consumer and the brand.  Gregory Grudzinski, Report Editor, WARC Digital Commerce, says: “In the virtual world…

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Sodexo creates community of practice to tackle climate and nature goals together

Stuart Mitchell

A new community of practice has been formed by Sodexo’s Corporate Services division aimed at bringing together sustainability heads from some of the UK’s leading organisations to be change-makers through collaboration. In today’s rapidly changing world, sustainability is a topic that concerns not just professionals in the field, but also senior directors and decision-makers across all departments. Building a climate and nature-aware business requires an understanding of the complex world of ESG and its potential risks and opportunities. In March this year Sodexo, in partnership with FuturePlanet, launched its community…

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Malmaison & Hotel du Vin Team Up with The Brain Charity to Raise Awareness of Neurodiversity

Stuart Mitchell

Lifestyle hotel groups Malmaison & Hotel du Vin are proud to announce a new charity relationship with The Brain Charity, a national organisation dedicated to raising awareness of neurodiversity and supporting individuals living with neurological conditions. The two-year relationship between Malmaison & Hotel du Vin and The Brain Charity will launch in Q4 of 2023 showcasing their dedication to fostering a more inclusive society. The relationship will focus on multiple initiatives to make a positive impact for neurodivergent staff and guests alongside raising awareness for the 1 in 6 people…

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New book aims to use Danish design traditions to solve global environmental challenges

Stuart Mitchell

Renowned circular economy and design expert, Ditte Lysgaard Vind, is set to unveil a ground-breaking book that explores the much-celebrated Danish design tradition. Titled “Danish Design Heritage and Global Sustainability,” the highly anticipated release promises to be a game-changer in the world of design and environmental conservation.   In a world grappling with pressing environmental issues, “Danish Design Heritage and Global Sustainability” offers a fresh perspective on how the celebrated Danish design tradition can be harnessed to create design solutions that address today’s environmental crisis. Drawing inspiration from Danish design’s emphasis…

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