Day: 25 June 2026

Power2Hype aims for a sustainable electrochemical process for hydrogen peroxide production

Stuart Mitchell

Hydrogen peroxide is a key chemical used in industrial synthesis, disinfection, water treatment, and bleaching. Today, its global production relies almost exclusively on the energy-intensive Anthraquinone Oxidation (AO) process, which is centralized, requires hazardous organic solvents, and demands extensive long-distance transport of concentrated H₂O₂. This dependence creates environmental, safety, and cost challenges that limit the flexible and on-site use of the chemical. The Power2Hype project responds to these challenges by developing a sustainable electrochemical process capable of producing H₂O₂ on-demand using only water, oxygen from air, and renewable electricity. This…

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The One Club Launches Global “Get Out the Vote” Brief for Young Creatives

Stuart Mitchell

The One Club for Creativity announced the launch of the first Young Ones “Get Out the Vote” brief, a new free global challenge calling on undergraduate college students around the world to come up with campaigns to drive voter participation. As the world’s leading nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the global creative community, The One Club has a long history of creative activism projects that invite creatives to use their talents to address important causes.  These projects, such as the “We Are One” brief to promote messages of…

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The Open Group Launches the Open Footprint® Standard, Edition 1.0 to Streamline Scope 1,2, and 3 Emissions Management

Stuart Mitchell

The Open Group, the vendor-neutral technology and standards organization, have announced the release of the Open Footprint® Standard, Edition 1.0, that will help organizations streamline scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions reporting.  The new standard is the first open emissions data model to address all three scopes, providing a comprehensive framework that enables organizations to collect and standardize data from their value chain and report across multiple jurisdictions.  “There is an urgent need to streamline emissions data management and reduce the manual effort required to capture data within supply chains, perform…

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ICCO Launches World PR Report 2025–2026

Stuart Mitchell

The International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) has officially launched the ICCO World PR Report 2025–2026, offering a comprehensive global snapshot of the public relations and communications industry at a time of rapid technological, geopolitical and societal change. Powered by Opinium and featuring insights from PR leaders across global markets, the report captures the evolving priorities, opportunities and challenges shaping the profession, from the rise of AI and strategic consulting to growing concerns around ethics, talent and misinformation. Based on responses from PR professionals across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the…

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DPA and easyJet launch Tech4Takeoff to provide iPads to help students without access to devices

Stuart Mitchell

The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) and easyJet have launched Tech4Takeoff, a new programme that will provide iPads to students aged 11-19 who need better access to technology outside the classroom. Applications open on 21 May, with the first phase prioritising communities near easyJet’s UK bases in Luton, Gatwick and Newcastle. Around 500 iPads previously used by easyJet crew and flight-deck teams will be made available through the programme. Tech4Takeoff responds to a pressure now felt across education. Students are expected to use technology throughout the school week, not only during…

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