Day: 9 May 2026

Streamers raise five grand for animal welfare in Zooseum stream

Stuart Mitchell

Thirteen kind-hearted gaming streamers have raised almost £5,000 for the RSPCA after playing the popular video game Two Point Museum: Zooseum. The RSPCA has partnered with Two Point Studios and SEGA Europe for the #CurateForEveryKind initiative, with thirteen gaming streamers raising almost £5,000 to help animals in need. Charity staff say the funds will offer a “lifeline” to many animals, at a time when animal abandonment calls to the charity have hit a “worrying” six-year high. Streamers were challenged to rescue and rewild creatures great and small as part of the Zooseum…

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Liverpool FC first football club to be globally recognised for its sustainable food and beverage operation

Stuart Mitchell

Liverpool FC has become the first football club to achieve the Food Made Good Standard across its entire food and beverage operation, earning a two-star rating in its first evaluation across five key sites.  Delivered by The Sustainable Restaurant Association, the Food Made Good Standard, is a globally recognised certification that assesses organisations across three pillars; Sourcing, Society and Environment.  The achievement reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to delivering a more sustainable food experience through its sustainability strategy, The Red Way, which is focused on building a better future for our people, our planet and our communities.  The club is working hard towards its goal of recycling 100% of food waste by 2030. Currently, surplus…

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New study shows biomass carbon removal can help tackle climate change, and strong standards are needed for the industry to scale sustainably

Stuart Mitchell

A new study from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) shows 28% of existing biomass carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credit protocols score satisfactory, providing a strong foundation for robust standards. Durable carbon removal is critical for counterbalancing emissions from hard-to-abate sources and for reducing the buildup of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The study, Strengthening Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage Protocols, was conducted with leading experts from research institutions. It evaluates the strength of 25 biomass CDR protocols used to certify carbon removal credits bought and sold in carbon markets as…

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The One Show Announces Finalists From 51 Countries

Stuart Mitchell

The One Club for Creativity today announced the entries from 51 countries and regions that have been selected as finalists for The One Show 2026. All finalists will win Gold, Silver, or Bronze Pencils or Merits, to be announced during Creative Week 2026 on May 14, and celebrated at The One Show 2026 awards ceremony on May 15 at Cipriani Wall Street in New York. Rethink Toronto has the most finalists in the world this year with 47, including 11 for Penguins International “Protest March Of The Penguins”, and 10 each for…

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Fairtrade announces its new and combined Fruits and Vegetables Standard

Stuart Mitchell

Fairtrade has completed a full review of its standards for Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, and Prepared and Preserved Fruits and Vegetables. As a result of this process, these standards have now been merged into a single Fruits and Vegetables Standard, creating a clearer and more consistent framework. Approved in 2025, the revision also aligns the requirements with the Fairtrade Trader Standard, ensuring greater coherence. The new Fruits and Vegetables Standard will replace the previous versions from 1 January 2027. Overview of key changes 1. Safeguarding against unfair trading practices The…

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