Month: June 2025

IKEA allocates 16,000 hectares of forests for research to further improve responsible forest management

Stuart Mitchell

IKEA is taking an important step toward improving global standards in responsible forest management. Together with the European Forest Institute and Preferred by Nature, IKEA will start a research project that will explore, test and scale improved forestry practices, strengthening climate resilience and minimising negative impacts on biodiversity. In this research project, Inter IKEA Group, Ingka Group (the largest IKEA retailer), the European Forest Institute (EFI), and Preferred by Nature together will explore opportunities for biodiversity and climate-smart forestry across various forest types in Europe, starting in forests owned by…

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Five Exceptional Researchers win the 2025 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The Fondation L’Oréal and UNESCO are proud to announce the names of the five international laureates of the 2025 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards. On 12 June at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, these researchers will be recognised for their pioneering contributions to physical sciences, mathematics and computer science. Together, these Laureates embody the profound impact of women in science by conducting outstanding research, advancing our understanding of the world, tackling global challenges and inspiring future generations, particularly young women, to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation. Their…

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National Trust calls for investment in historic environment as research uncovers ‘deep emotional connection’ between Brits and their local heritage

Stuart Mitchell

Heritage should play a central part of the Government’s plans to promote national renewal, following new research that shows how highly the British public value their local history. This is the basis of findings in a new research report by the National Trust and Public First which shows the deep cultural and emotional connection people across the UK have with their historic landmarks. The research is part of groundwork for the National Trust’s new ten-year strategy, which includes a pledge to tackle unequal access to nature and culture, including in…

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Stelios Foundation donates more than £1,000,000 worth of food to UK food banks in the Trussell community

Stuart Mitchell

Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, creator and owner of the easy family of brands (see www.easy.com  www.easyHistory.info) and founder and President of the Stelios Philanthropic Foundation (a UK registered charity www.stelios.foundation), is pleased to announce the expansion of the Foundation’s long standing  Food From the Heart program from Greece and Cyprus  to the UK, kickstarted by a donation worth more than one million pounds at retail value to Trussell (www.trussell.org.uk), a leading anti-poverty charity and community of food banks. The Stelios Foundation’s Food From the Heart programme has operated since 2013 from…

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Charities, local authorities and the public to bear cost of UK’s used textiles crisis

Stuart Mitchell

Global environmental action NGO, WRAP issues a stark warning: if the UK’s used textile sector goes under, charities, local authorities and consumers will have to pay the cost of dealing with unwanted used textiles.  WRAP predicts the cost of the sector collapsing would be an additional £64 million per year in costs of gate fees for local authorities for disposal of used textiles. This is further to the £73 million local authorities already pay for the textiles citizens currently put in the bin. The cost of collecting and sorting worn-out textiles…

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