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M0.0NSHOT Zero: World’s First Net Zero Carbon Shoe Pushes Boundaries of Sustainable Footwear

Stuart Mitchell

The future of footwear is here. Beginning February 6, shoppers could finally get their hands–and feet–on Allbirds’ M0.0NSHOT Zero, the highly anticipated world’s first net zero carbon shoe*. It combines cutting-edge ingenuity with age-old agricultural practices by harnessing the power of carbon-negative materials, such as regenerative wool. With a limited edition run of 500 pairs, M0.0NSHOT Zero will be available to buy for the first time in select cities including New York, London, Dubai, Tokyo, and Seoul. A groundbreaking innovation in sustainable footwear, each pair is labeled with its unique…

Cascale Announces Better Buying Asset Purchase to Advance Responsible Purchasing Practices and Decent Work for All

Stuart Mitchell

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, today announced the purchase of key assets of Better Buying Institute (BBI), including the widely-recognized Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) and the Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI).  This milestone reflects Cascale’s commitment to advancing responsible purchasing practices and promoting fair, accountable, and socially just supply chains. The purchase of key BBI assets strengthens Cascale’s ability to address critical supply chain challenges such as unfair purchasing practices—behaviors like last-minute order changes, delayed payments, and below-cost pricing—that harm manufacturers…

First-of-its-Kind Digital Experience Supports Teen Mental Health Through Roblox Gameplay

Stuart Mitchell

The “Love, Your Mind” campaign (from the Ad Council, with lead partner Huntsman Mental Health Institute) launched the Love, Your Mind World, the first nonprofit experience on Roblox dedicated to teen mental health. Developed with guidance from leading mental health experts, the immersive experience aims to reach the 76% of people under 18 who play video games in the United States, offering mental health education and coping strategies to support their emotional wellbeing. The Love, Your Mind World (trailer here) is now open to all US users ages 13 and…

Pharrell Williams appointed UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador by Audrey Azoulay

Stuart Mitchell

Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO recently appointed Pharrell Williams as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Arts Education and Entrepreneurship at a ceremony at the Organization’s Headquarters in Paris. A complete artist, Pharrell Williams is also a humanist who works to put culture at the service of peace and bringing people together. He believes in the power of creativity and education to build a better future. His commitments resonate with UNESCO’s mandate. I am delighted that he is joining UNESCO’s family of Goodwill Ambassadors today to support our action.Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General Words…

WRAP and International Food Waste Coalition form WRAP EU to drive circular living across the Union

Stuart Mitchell

In a significant advancement for its circular living programmes, the global environmental action NGO WRAP has joined forces with the International Food Waste Coalition (IFWC) to form WRAP EU.  From the heart of the European Union, this new organisation will transform global food systems, and address unsustainable production and consumption in fashion, textiles and plastics.  WRAP EU, formed through the amalgamation of the IFWC and WRAP, will focus initially on tackling food waste across the hospitality and food service sector and more widely along the value chain. The organization will…