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SCS Global Services’ “Sustainably Grown” Certification Recognized Under Walmart Canada’s New Pollinator Health Program

Stuart Mitchell

SCS Global Services (SCS), an international pioneer and leader in sustainability standards development and third-party certification of environmental, social, safety and quality performance, today announced its Sustainably Grown Certification program has been accepted into Walmart Canada’ new Pollinator Health Program. As such, produce suppliers obtaining certification under the Sustainably Grown program will have their integrated pest management (IPM) programs third-party verified, enabling their produce to be sold in Walmart Canada stores. Following in the footsteps of Walmart U.S., which announced similar measures in April 2021, Walmart Canada will source 100%…

CAP – Vetting claims about products for animal health

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Vetting claims about products for animal health. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. There are a variety of products on the market aimed at keeping our animal friends in the best of health – including medicines, medical devices and food supplements. Just as with health products for humans, advertisers should make sure they are marketing…

Tampax Launches Flow It Forward Scholarship Program With UNCF to Support HBCU Students Pursuing Healthcare Careers

Stuart Mitchell

Black women account for less than 3% of all U.S. doctors, even though Black people make up 13% of the U.S. population. While the reasons that contribute to this low percentage necessitate a broader conversation on systemic racism in medicine, one leading cause is that Black students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare generally have more barriers to overcome to enter and stay in the field, like less access to wealth, housing, education, and healthcare, which can then be followed by instances of racism and systemic bias in both training…

HJ Hall partners with Leicester-based mental health charity, LAMP

Stuart Mitchell

British sock designer HJ Hall is proud to announce it is partnering with Leicester-based mental health and wellness charity, Lamp (Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project). As part of Lamp’s walk for wellbeing campaign, HJ Hall will be donating 10 per cent of all sales from its ProTrek collection in July and August to Lamp, which provides free mental health advocacy and carer advice for the community of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. With walking at the heart of the brand, HJ Hall’s specialty ProTrek socks are crafted by experts in…

Charity Launches Appeal For Healthcare Workers During Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month

Stuart Mitchell

June marks celebrations for many across the UK, as it paves the way to the end of lockdown. But for some, the impact of lockdown will continue to weigh heavy, as mental health issues have become a part of everyday life. This has been prevalent amongst healthcare workers, as almost half of the intensive care staff in England have reported symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) over the past year. The Healthcare Workers’ Foundation (HWF) is urging the public to donate to the cause this Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month.…