Category: Ethical News (non Marketing)

At-Bristol has changed to ‘We The Curious’

Stuart Mitchell

At-Bristol, Bristol’s science centre and charity which aims to “to make science accessible to all” has relaunched as We The Curious, with a new direction and focus to “create a culture of curiosity”. We Are Curious displays interactive hands-on exhibits, produces shows and workshops for visitors from schools and for members of the public, and is also home of the UK’s first 3D planetarium. As part of its charitable status, the centre has an extensive community engagement programme. In regular weekends throughout the year the centre hosts Hello! weekends for…

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QVC Takes A Stylish Stand Against Breast Cancer

Stuart Mitchell

QVC hopes to help make cancer a part of the past with their annual shoe shopping bash. Leading multiplatform retailer QVC is set to join forces with the Fashion Footwear Association of New York (FFANY) to help conquer cancer with its annual QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale” broadcast event, scheduled to air Thursday, October 12 from 6 to 9 PM (ET). As part of QVC’s ongoing commitment to support charitable causes that promote the success and wellness of women through the power of relationships, QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on…

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Wetherspoons announce they will stop using plastic straws

Stuart Mitchell

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon have announced that they will stop using plastic straws across its 900 pubs in the UK and Republic of Ireland by the end of this year. In addition, and with immediate effect, straws will no longer be automatically added to drinks, although they remain available for customers if requested. From January 2018, all of the company’s pubs will use biodegradable paper straws. Wetherspoon chief executive John Hutson said: “These changes are part of an overall commitment from the company to reduce the amount of non-recyclable waste…

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FareShare is the UK’s 2017 Charity of the Year at the Third Sector Awards

Stuart Mitchell

The food redistribution charity FareShare has been named Charity of the Year at the Third Sector Awards. The winners of the awards, which recognise the outstanding work carried out by charities, not-for-profit organisations and their partners, were announced at a black-tie dinner at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, hosted by the comedian Hal Cruttenden. The awards were supported by the headline sponsor Markel, the specialist insurance firm. FareShare sends good food that would otherwise be thrown away to charities and community groups, which turn it into meals for vulnerable…

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Oxfam & the Moomins launch Campaign to empower women and girls

Stuart Mitchell

The world’s favourite fictional Finnish family, The Moomins, represented by Moomin Characters Ltd, and Oxfam have today announced a new partnership to help women and girls around the world fight inequality and escape poverty for good. The partnership centres around The Invisible Child, a short story by Moomin creator Tove Jansson, which will be available to buy from Waterstones, the Moomin Shop Covent Garden and Oxfam shops, with at least £4 from each sale being donated to Oxfam’s women’s projects worldwide. Published as a standalone title for the first time…

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