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UK Government to clean up communities with deposit return scheme for plastic bottles and cans

Stuart Mitchell

The UK Government recently pledged to end the throwaway society and clean up Britain, as it implements legislation for the deposit return scheme for drinks containers in England and Northern Ireland.  Once the scheme launches in October 2027, consumers will have a financial incentive to return empty containers to a collection point, such as at their local supermarket, so that the bottle or can will be recycled.  Used in more than 50 countries worldwide as a common-sense means of encouraging people to recycle more single-use bottles and cans, a DRS…

VoxComm Joins ICAS as Associate Member

Stuart Mitchell

The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation (ICAS) is proud to announce that VoxComm has joined ICAS as its newest associate member. Founded in April 2021 by the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) and national agency associations from around the world, VoxComm represents the global voice of advertising agencies. The association is committed to fostering agency growth, creating an environment for agencies to thrive, and helping clients benefit from the unique business value agencies provide. VoxComm’s dedication to promoting responsible advertising practices aligns with ICAS’s mission to ensure ethical advertising…

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Appointed as CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation

Stuart Mitchell

The World Food Prize Foundation has announced that United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack will serve as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer, beginning March 1, 2025. As CEO, Vilsack will leverage his extensive leadership and diplomatic experience to enhance the Foundation’s global impact in food security and sustainable agriculture. Vilsack’s appointment builds on his longstanding relationship with the Foundation, where he  served on the Council of Advisors and Board of Directors, offering invaluable insights that have shaped its mission and initiatives. He has served two terms as U.S. Secretary…

A Rubbish Reality: New report reveals shocking scale of litter problem

Stuart Mitchell

Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has released a landmark report that exposes the alarming scale of England’s litter crisis and its disproportionate impact on the nation’s most deprived communities. The report, drawing on a decade of on-the-ground research combined with public opinion data, unveils growing concern over the worsening impact of litter on public health, the environment and the economy.  Key findings include:  Litter is everywhere: More than 90% of the 1,140 miles of urban and rural sites surveyed by Keep Britain Tidy over the past decade were found to…

RSPCA launches ‘Big Conversation’ as 1/4 consider ditching pets for robots

Stuart Mitchell

More than a quarter of people could be set to add a robot pet to their family – as the RSPCA launches the “biggest ever” conversation on the future of animal welfare in this country. The new poll – which will raise question marks about the future role pets may play in society – comes as the RSPCA today (23 January) launches Animal Futures: The Big Conversation. According to the new survey for the RSPCA, 26% of people would consider getting a robot pet – with millennials (aged 25-34) the most likely at…