Charity
By Charities Correspondent London-based B Corp Jermyn Street Design (JSD), suppliers of custom uniforms and ethical workwear, has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility and waste reduction by donating over 1,700 items of brand-new, high-quality clothing to a variety of charities throughout the UK. By partnering with ‘A Good
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By Nazar B, Manu M, Nathan H, Jasmine P, Maisie D, Anika F, Diya B, Year 10, Jill Dando News Correspondents at Clevedon School On work experience week, a group of us in Year 10 visited All Saints School and Baytree school. We had bought plants with a grant from
News
By Community Correspondent Twelve universities have achieved the prestigious Fairtrade University and College Award in 2025, continuing to champion ethical consumption and global justice across campuses in the UK. Among them, University of Reading earned the highest ‘three star’ award for exceptional achievement across a broad range of activities including
People
By Business Correspondent What began as a makeshift clothes swap on Brick Lane — a rack, a cardboard sign, and three students with an idea — has now grown into one of the UK’s most exciting sustainable fashion ventures. Now, CLOSWAP has officially opened its first permanent store in Finsbury, marking
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By Lizzie, Year 7, Jill Dando News Correspondent at Clevedon School The Clevedon School Student Academy presented their eco-projects to MP Sadiq Al-Hassan. Following each of the presentations, MP Sadiq Al-Hassan asked questions and the students had to explain and explore the strength of their projects. There were 8 projects
Business
By Business Correspondent During Fiscal Year 2025, IKEA Components began replacing plastic fitting bags with paper-based alternatives—a move expected to reduce virgin plastic use by up to 1,400 tons annually. This change is part of IKEA’s broader Plastics Out Agenda, which aims to phase out plastic in
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By Tara, (Year 8) and Sadika, (Year 10) Jill Dando News Correspondents at Clevedon School Newsroom At the start of the year, the University of Bristol School of Education welcomed 50 student leaders from Clevedon School for an inspiring day of learning and creativity. We were excited to discover the
schools
By Education Correspondent Fairfield High School wrapped up a vibrant and inspiring six-week sewing workshop, a hands-on learning journey that brought together creativity, sustainability and community spirit. As part of Sustainable Fashion Week’s Future Citizens Project, and in collaboration with UWE Bristol’s MAKERS project and the Old Library
Business
By Business Correspondent • M&S has moved all its men’s socks, men’s woven pyjama sets, and selected men’s underwear to paper packaging with paper hooks • The change is expected to remove 5.5 million units of plastic from M&S’ Clothing & Home business • As
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By Jill Dando News Researchers from the University of Warwick, in partnership with CreateMe Technologies, have developed a groundbreaking thermoreversible adhesive that promises to change the way the fashion industry tackles textile waste. After three years of research, this innovation aims to make textile recycling easier and more efficient, helping
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By Jill Dando News The teams at local charity DonateIT and Somerset Council’s FIXY project are celebrating another successful tech amnesty at Frome Town Hall. In total, a tonne of devices, cables and accessories was donated on Sunday 2nd February, including 153 phones, 113 laptops, 60 tablets, 20 pc
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By Jill Dando News A group of Year 10 students from Clevedon School in North Somerset, UK has won a prestigious £500 prize for their outstanding environmental research and community impact. The inspirational budding eco-physicists investigated Clevedon’s local environment, creating a powerful presentation that sparked meaningful discussions about sustainability.
Business
By Jill Dando News Co-op announces further backing for British farmers with a new £820K fund to support sustainable farming efforts, building on the retailer’s long-term investment in UK agriculture. This significant investment by the convenience retailer will see farmers directly rewarded for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions
People
By Jill Dando News The first steps have been taken towards achieving a “School Street” in Derbyshire to reduce traffic and pollution outside a primary school by banning cars and motorbikes at peak times. William Gilbert Endowed CofE Primary School in Duffield, part of Derbyshire Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT), has
Animals
By Jill Dando News Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm is excited to announce the return of its highly popular Christmas tree recycling initiative in January 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of this sustainable tradition. In partnership with St. Peters Hospice and North Somerset Council, this eco-friendly program has grown
Good News Tonic
By Jill Dando News Boston Tea Party (BTP) is issuing a bold challenge to the UK’s largest coffee chains with the launch of its ‘Hey, Big Coffee Chain’ campaign. In a push for greater sustainability, BTP is calling on major players in the hospitality industry to follow its lead