Month: August 2025

New Ocean Conservancy Report: 90% of States Lagging in Plastic Pollution Efforts

Stuart Mitchell

During last months Plastic Free July, Ocean Conservancy launched a new report, United States of Plastics, that analyzes state-level efforts to combat plastic pollution on a five-point scale. On average, U.S. states scored 1.5 stars, or “needs improvement,” with 44 out of 50 states and D.C. scoring below 3 stars. “Overall, the results are disappointing,” said Ocean Conservancy’s Director of Plastics Policy, Dr. Anja Brandon. “Four in five Americans consider plastic pollution to be the most pressing issue facing our ocean, yet only six states ranked as ‘good’ or above…

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Brady Launches Campaign to Mobilize Healthcare Professionals in the Fight Against Gun Violence

Stuart Mitchell

Brady’s This is Our Lane initiative — a community of thousands of healthcare professionals led by gun violence survivor and Johns Hopkins trauma surgeon Dr. Joseph Sakran — has partnered with dentsu health for a targeted six-figure advertising campaign of donated media calling on pediatricians, primary care practitioners, and healthcare professionals across all fields to bring the conversation on gun safety into patient care and the exam room. The campaign, which is This Is Our Lane’s first-ever paid media effort, directs users to a resource guide with evidence-based best practices,…

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Improving transparency in global fashion value chains – Consultation underway for a GRI Sector Standard for textiles and apparel

Stuart Mitchell

A new sustainability reporting standard to advance accountability in one of the world’s most impactful, complex and competitive sectors – textiles and apparel – is one step closer, following the launch of a global public comment period by GRI.  The proposed Textiles & Apparel Sector Standard is designed for all organizations in textiles, clothing, footwear or jewelry production and manufacturing, for both retail and wholesale. It addresses impacts across all levels of the supply chain and up to point-of-sale and the consultation is now open until 28 September 2025.  Central…

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Smallholder cotton farmers can play a role in reversing biodiversity loss, reveals latest Cotton Paper

Stuart Mitchell

In the face of agrochemical overuse, the expansion of monocultures, and poor water management, biodiversity in cotton growing regions is under threat, reveals the latest Cotton Paper. Cotton and Biodiversity, a report by Solidaridad and the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA), reveals that biodiversity in cotton growing regions is under threat across three levels: genetic, ecosystem, and species diversity. With around 35 million hectares under cotton cultivation globally, approximately 2.5 percent of Earth’s arable land, this threat should not be taken lightly, with the potential for cotton farming to play a…

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Accessibility Upgrade for COOK! with the Vegetarian Society

Stuart Mitchell

Manchester’s only exclusively vegetarian and vegan teaching kitchen, COOK! with the Vegetarian Society, has invested in accessibility upgrades as part of its commitment in becoming a place that is accessible and welcoming to all. In addition to the existing platform lift and wheelchair-friendly/seated workspaces, there is now state-of-the-art visual and audio equipment. This includes a hearing loop and large screens to mirror the tutor’s instructions throughout the kitchen, making learning an enjoyable experience for all attendees. Said Sam Linford-Platt, Head of COOK!: “We are proud that the COOK! kitchen is…

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