Day: 31 May 2024

New power plant pollution standards will bolster U.S. momentum in clean energy

Stuart Mitchell

Ceres celebrates the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s newly released power plant standards as a key policy that will ensure the nation is powered by abundant, reliable, affordable low-carbon energy.  “By reducing climate pollution from new and existing fossil power plants, the EPA’s final standards will position the U.S. power sector to deliver cleaner energy at a time when electricity usage is rising across the economy,” said Dan Bakal, senior program manager for climate and energy, Ceres. “These standards will meet the needs of businesses and their investors as they seek…

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CAP – Advertising Vitamin Drips – Injecting regulatory knowledge with a quick jab

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Advertising Vitamin Drips – Injecting regulatory knowledge with a quick jab. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Vitamin drips, or intravenous nutritional therapy (IVNTs) have increased in popularity and the claimed benefits of IV vitamin infusions were the subject of three ASA rulings in December 2023.  Because they were new to the ASA and CAP,…

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ELC Partners With Largest Glass Recycler in N.A. to Advance Packaging Sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

As a global leader in prestige beauty with a long-held commitment to sustainability, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is committed to providing consumers with breakthrough cosmetic products, packaging, and experiences that deliver exceptional performance and luxury while aiming to reduce environmental impacts. In celebration of Earth Day, the company is proud to spotlight its partnership with Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI), the most comprehensive glass recycler in North America. As glass continues to be increasingly depended on as a material of choice in luxury cosmetics, ELC and SMI recently completed a…

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IPA celebrates 30 inclusivity trailblazers on iList 2024

Stuart Mitchell

Thirty champions of inclusivity have been named on the IPA iList 2024 for their incredible commitment to driving positive change within the advertising industry and the work it produces. Established in 2020 and run in partnership with Campaign, the IPA iList honours inclusivity gamechangers, giving them a platform to share best practice, thought leadership and to provide tangible solutions to help improve the overall diversity and inclusion of the ad industry. This year’s iList individuals work in disciplines ranging from creative and production, to strategy and client services and come…

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CAP – Prescription for Compliance – POMs and the Code

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Prescription for Compliance – POMs and the Code.  I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Rule 12.12 of the CAP Code expressly states that prescription-only medicines (POMs) or prescription-only medical treatments may not be advertised to the public. It is also an offence under the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to in any way promote the prescription, supply, sale or use of…

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