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Corona launches the world’s first-ever ‘plastic fishing’ competition

Corona launches the world’s first-ever ‘plastic fishing’ competition

The beer company Corona recruited fishermen to take part in the world’s first ‘plastic fishing’ competition in Mexico. The event, which was in collaboration with the agency We Believers, saw 80 fishermen compete to make the biggest ‘catch’ of plastic waste off the coast of Mazatlán, Mexico. Collectively, the fishermen rescued nearly three tons of plastic (about the weight of two cars) with the winner pulling in about 815 pounds and...

By Oxford, UK
Berlin’s university canteens will be nearly meat-free from October

Berlin’s university canteens will be nearly meat-free from October

The city’s four universities will swap traditional meat dishes for whole grains, seeds, and vegetables in response to student concerns over climate change.    As the conversation around climate protection continues to advance, vegan and vegetarian diets have been pinpointed as the simplest way to reduce our individual carbon footprint. Here at Thred, we know that young people are leaders in pushing for sustainable practices around the world - and students...

By London, UK
New study finds Gen Z fuelling ‘great resignation’ in workforce

New study finds Gen Z fuelling ‘great resignation’ in workforce

The youngest employees in the global workforce have expressed the greatest dissatisfaction with their current careers, and over a third plan on finding a new job within the next year. Gen Z and young Millennials are the most likely to switch jobs in the coming year and are the least satisfied with their current careers overall, a new study has found. Over 5,500 workers and small business leaders participated in the...

By Bristol, UK
Boohoo to give factory tours amid exploitation allegations

Boohoo to give factory tours amid exploitation allegations

The fast fashion giant is giving the public a look inside its Leicester supply chain upon special request. Fast fashion retailer Boohoo is in hot water once again due to fresh accusations of sourcing their clothing materials from factories which engage in exploitative practices. The company is part of a fashion group which owns other popular brands such as Nasty Gal, Misspap, and PrettyLittleThing. The most recent allegations come from an identity-protected...

By London, UK