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Albert Bartlett Steps Up Partnership with FareShare

Stuart Mitchell

Albert Bartlett, the UK’s leading potato producer, has further reinforced its commitment to tackling food insecurity with a significant delivery of 25 trucks, carrying 24 tonnes per truck, of fresh potatoes to food redistribution charity FareShare. This landmark delivery over the past 5 weeks is the largest shipment of potatoes Albert Bartlett has provided to FareShare to date. This will help create the equivalent of over 1.4 million nutritious meals for individuals and families in need across the country. By working closely with FareShare, Albert Bartlett continues to play a…

World Bank Group joins African Development Bank Group and Mastercard as Co-Chair of Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa

Stuart Mitchell

The World Bank Group has signed on as co-chair of the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa, an initiative aiming to provide digital access to critical services for 100 million individuals and businesses across Africa by 2034. The World Bank Group joins current co-chairs and founding members, the African Development Bank Group and Mastercard, aligning collective efforts to deliver critical digital services across the African continent. The MADE Alliance aligns with the World Bank Group’s efforts to accelerate digitalization by expanding access to secure, affordable, high-quality broadband…

Data from Eight Countries Offers First Real-World Assessment of Plastic Pollution in Rivers Worldwide — Finds Two-Thirds of River Trash is Plastic

Stuart Mitchell

A sweeping new study in the Journal of Environmental Management has amassed the largest-ever continuous dataset on plastic pollution in rivers globally, classifying 66% of the debris analyzed as macroplastic — or large, visible pieces of plastic like bottles, bags, straws and cutlery. Whereas much plastic pollution research relies on models and estimates to make their conclusions, this dataset draws on an unparalleled, locally-led global effort to count trash found in rivers. “We know that rivers worldwide are clogged with plastic — and that this plastic often ends up in…

New British Gas Energy Trust report calls for unified action to end fuel poverty, bringing frontline voices to policymakers

Stuart Mitchell

The British Gas Energy Trust (the Trust) recently published its report, Towards a fairer future: A unified approach to ending fuel poverty in Britain. A follow on from its 2024 landmark piece, Towards an end to fuel poverty in Britain, the report amplifies the experiences and recommendations of charities, community organisations, and industry representatives working directly with those most affected by fuel poverty. With the number of fuel-poor households in England more than doubling from 4.3 million to 8.9 million between 2020 and 2024, this report captures critical insights from…

2025-2026 FOARE Scholarship Recipients Announced

Stuart Mitchell

The Foundation for Out of Home Advertising Research and Education (FOARE) announced the 14 students who will receive Foundation scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. The FOARE Scholarship Program supports the education and career goals of those who are part of the out of home (OOH) advertising industry family as well as students who may have an interest in the industry or be in a position to shape its future. Since the program was established in 2001, 248 students have received FOARE scholarships.  The following recipients have been awarded $5,000…