Month: January 2026

Cement industry co-processing should be more widely adopted for global sustainable waste management

Stuart Mitchell

Leading industry organisations today issued a joint statement highlighting the substantial and positive contribution the cement industry can make to addressing the urgent global challenge of non-recyclable and non-reusable waste. The Global Cement and Concrete Association – GCCA; European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA); International Solid Waste Association – Africa; Mission Possible Partnership; The Global Waste-to-Energy Research and Technology Council – WtERT® are calling for stronger policy support to unlock the full potential of cement industry co-processing as a safe, effective and sustainable global waste management solution. Co-processing enables both energy…

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The Water Resilience Coalition and the World Economic Forum’s Water Futures Community Join Forces to Accelerate Business Action for Global Water Resilience

Stuart Mitchell

The Water Resilience Coalition (WRC) and the World Economic Forum today announced a strategic memorandum of understanding to mobilize business leadership and dialogue toward urgent water challenges facing communities and economies worldwide. The WRC is an initiative of the CEO Water Mandate, a partnership between the Pacific Institute and the United Nations Global Compact, co-chaired by Ecolab. The agreement brings together the WRC’s 40 member companies—representing $5 trillion in combined market value—with the World Economic Forum’s unmatched global dialogue platform. Together, the organizations will mobilize more partners and multi-stakeholder actors…

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Are Scotland’s roads too quiet? New study reveals Britain’s best areas for roadside ads

Stuart Mitchell

A new study from promotional products company Pens.com has identified the UK’s most trafficked roads, revealing the best locations for businesses to maximise exposure through roadside advertising. The analysis of Department for Transport data shows that Hounslow in west London offers advertisers the greatest potential audience, with an average of 232.2 vehicles passing over each kilometre of road every hour – nearly 50 times more than the least trafficked area. Hillingdon, another west London borough, ranks second with 225.2 vehicles per hour per kilometre of road. This high volume reflects…

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World Food Prize Launches Youth Institute in South Africa

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation today announced the expansion of Youth Programming with the launch of the South Africa Youth Institute, hosted at Stellenbosch University. “The South Africa Youth Institute embodies our dedication to nurturing the next generation of changemakers who will tackle the world’s most pressing food challenges,” said Mashal Husain, President, World Food Prize Foundation. “By engaging young leaders across South Africa, we are planting the seeds for a more resilient, innovative and food-secure future for the entire region.” On June 25 South African high school students will…

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ABP becomes first port operator to purchase The Scarlett Box, supporting women in maritime

Stuart Mitchell

Associated British Ports (ABP) has become the first port operator to purchase The Scarlett Box, a pioneering menstrual health solution designed specifically for maritime environments. The Port of Southampton will be the first port in ABP’s portfolio to roll out The Scarlett Box, an emergency menstrual care kit.  Earlier this year, ABP rolled out a group-wide initiative to ensure sanitary products are available across all its landside facilities, including offices and quay-side locations. Recognising the unique challenges faced by women on vessels, ABP is now extending the roll out to crew members working in marine environments where access to essential products can be limited.   Scarlett Barnett-Smith, a Deck Officer with nearly…

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