Category: Articles

70% of UK Kids Feel Socially Excluded Because of their Dietary Requirements

Stuart Mitchell

As the number of British children with intolerances and food allergies continues to grow, with 5-8% of kids having a proven food allergy, new research reveals that 70% of kids feel socially excluded because of their dietary requirements. The study, carried out by Asda, also uncovered that over half (54%) of UK parents admit to not inviting kids with dietary requirements to after school get-togethers or parties because they’re nervous about feeding them the wrong thing and causing harm. As kids head back to school, food allergies and intolerances have…

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Cancer Is Tough, But The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Is Tougher

Stuart Mitchell

Contributing to nearly every advance in blood cancer research and treatment in decades, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has invested more than $1.2 billion in cancer research, with groundbreaking results in immunotherapy, genomics and personalized medicine that are improving and saving lives of patients. These revolutionary new treatments are powering LLS’s efforts to attack cancer from every angle. Blood Cancer Awareness Month – every September – provides the opportunity for LLS, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to fighting blood cancer, to educate and engage the public about the blood…

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High School Science Teacher Invents Sand Repellent Beach Towel Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

Stuart Mitchell

The Evolve Adventure Towel is the world’s first sand-repellent towel made from recycled plastic bottles.  The towel was created by a high school environmental science teacher and utilizes an innovative fabric developed by Evolve Travel Goods, called Ecolite™ Microfiber. This unique recycled fabric makes the towel eco-friendly, sand repellent, antimicrobial, light weight and rapid drying. The towel launched on Kickstarter today, with five vibrant, travel inspired designs to choose from. Wayne Goodwin is an environmental science teacher from Australia who has spent his career working in international schools around the…

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New Ceres analysis reveals gap between what investors want and what companies disclose on sustainability

Stuart Mitchell

A new analysis of nearly 500 of the largest companies on the Forbes Global 2000 list finds that most companies are using comparable and industry-wide disclosure frameworks for reporting sustainability risks and opportunities.  However, the analysis finds that only a small percentage of companies  disclose the business relevance of these risks and opportunities, and only a handful provide third party assurance on these disclosures. The analysis, Disclose What Matters, released today by the sustainability nonprofit organization Ceres highlights the gap that must be bridged by companies in order for investors…

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UK Government outlines vision to empower and invest in society

Stuart Mitchell

The first Civil Society Strategy in 15 years will build stronger communities by bringing together businesses, charities and the public sector, the Government has vowed today. Civil society refers to organisations and individuals working to create social value, enriching lives and building a fairer society for all. Tracey Crouch, Minister for Sport and Civil Society, unveiled the new vision today, which places communities at the centre of decision-making and focuses on five key foundations of social value: people, places and the public, private and social sectors. The work follows the…

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