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Gordon Brown and Amazon mark the impact of The Big House Multibank as pioneering charity initiative surpasses 2.5 million donated goods to over 120,000 unique families in Scotland in last three years

Stuart Mitchell

The Big House Multibank, co-founded by former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Amazon, will mark its three-year anniversary today, celebrating the significant impact the Fife-based charity network has had on the lives thousands of families in need across Scotland. Hosted by founding charity partner, The Cottage Family Centre, the event at Fife College will welcome Gordon Brown and John Boumphrey, UK Country Manager at Amazon, as speakers. The Multibank was born in Fife when Gordon Brown, a patron of The Cottage Family Centre in Kirkcaldy, joined forces with Amazon.…

Environmental charities and causes working to protect the planet invited to apply for space on Ocean screens

Stuart Mitchell

Ocean has reopened its annual programme, which gives pro bono advertising space to environmental charities and non-profits working to save the planet. Under the Drops in the Ocean initiative, Ocean donates 2% of the Group’s annual reported revenue to environmental charities in the form of advertising value across the company’s extensive UK digital screen network. Organisations and causes associated with preserving land, nature, the oceans, global warming, pollution, sustainability and the climate emergency are invited to tap into the Drops in the Ocean fund to advertise their messages and latest campaigns and promote fundraising…

72 Nations Lead Global Recycling Momentum for UNEP-Recognized Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) Transport Packaging

Stuart Mitchell

The Global EPS Sustainability Alliance (GESA) has confirmed that 72 countries engaged in varying levels of recycling EPS Transport Packaging in 2023, with many achieving recycling rates above 30%. The data summary comes ahead of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) INC-5 negotiations taking place next week, where UN Member States will continue to negotiate policy considerations to address global plastic pollution. Of the 72 countries engaged in EPS sustainability efforts, 54% have reported their respective recycling rates. A significant portion achieved rates exceeding 30%, including the regions of North America and Europe, and countries like…

Policy momentum behind critical minerals recycling gathering pace but greater uptake required

Stuart Mitchell

First-of-its-kind IEA report shows scaling up critical minerals recycling can deliver major benefits for energy security, diversification and emissions reductions. A surge in new policies and facilities to support the recycling of critical minerals, the essential raw materials that go into clean energy technologies, could significantly reduce potential strains on supply as countries pursue energy transitions. The report, Recycling of Critical Minerals: strategies to scale up recycling and urban mining, shows that the growth in new mining supply for critical minerals could be brought down by between 25-40% by mid-century…

Triodos Bank commits to financing €500 million in nature-based solutions

Stuart Mitchell

Triodos Bank recently announced its commitment to provide at least EUR 500 million in investments, loans and contributions to the nature-based solutions sector by the end of 2030 as part of its biodiversity targets. This initiative underscores Triodos Bank’s dedication to addressing the urgent need for nature restoration and conservation, removal of CO2 emissions from the atmosphere and providing societal benefits. The importance of nature-based solutions  Nature-based solutions involve working with nature to address societal challenges, providing benefits for human well-being, biodiversity and the climate. They encompass conservation, restoration, and…