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We won! 🎉
We’re absolutely thrilled to have won the Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration for our work with the incredible @waspicampaign.bsky.social at the PRCA Public Affairs Awards.
We’re absolutely thrilled to have won the Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration for our work with the incredible @waspicampaign.bsky.social at the PRCA Public Affairs Awards.
Did you know that PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals", shed from synthetic clothes and enter our bodies?
Currently, the UK government does not have any legislation to protect people against PFAS, but banning them in school uniforms could be the first step toward strong chemical laws. ⚖️
Currently, the UK government does not have any legislation to protect people against PFAS, but banning them in school uniforms could be the first step toward strong chemical laws. ⚖️
Microplastics and "forever chemicals" in school uniforms could be restricted, under an amendment to the children’s wellbeing and schools bill
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Forever chemicals’ in school uniforms could be banned under proposed law
Amendments to children’s wellbeing and schools bill call for ban on Pfas and synthetic fibres over health concerns
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Did you know that PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals", shed from synthetic clothes and enter our bodies?
Currently, the UK government does not have any legislation to protect people against PFAS, but banning them in school uniforms could be the first step toward strong chemical laws. ⚖️
Currently, the UK government does not have any legislation to protect people against PFAS, but banning them in school uniforms could be the first step toward strong chemical laws. ⚖️
A huge move from the UK government to tackle overfishing. 👏
Studies have shown 50-90% reduction in seabed biodiversity after repeated bottom trawling. ❌
Studies have shown 50-90% reduction in seabed biodiversity after repeated bottom trawling. ❌
🚨 UK Govt will propose bottom trawling bans in English offshore protected areas at #UNOC today!
🌊 Many could be FULL bans over the WHOLE area. 🎉
If implemented, this could protect an area of seabed DOUBLE the size of all England’s national parks combined! 🪸 Stay tuned for updates as they come.
🌊 Many could be FULL bans over the WHOLE area. 🎉
If implemented, this could protect an area of seabed DOUBLE the size of all England’s national parks combined! 🪸 Stay tuned for updates as they come.
June 19, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A huge move from the UK government to tackle overfishing. 👏
Studies have shown 50-90% reduction in seabed biodiversity after repeated bottom trawling. ❌
Studies have shown 50-90% reduction in seabed biodiversity after repeated bottom trawling. ❌
Last day of negotiations at the UN Ocean Conference today. 🪸
This is humanity’s greatest opportunity to undo the damage inflicted on our oceans. 📣
This is humanity’s greatest opportunity to undo the damage inflicted on our oceans. 📣
🎉 MAJOR OCEAN WIN! 📢 UK Government commits to ratifying the High Seas Treaty (aka the BBNJ) by the end of the year, as confirmed by Ocean Minister @emmahardymp.bsky.social at the UN Ocean Conference just now 🎉
#OceanProtection #UNOC3 #UNOC2025 #OceanWin
@oceana.bsky.social @hugotagholm.bsky.social
#OceanProtection #UNOC3 #UNOC2025 #OceanWin
@oceana.bsky.social @hugotagholm.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Last day of negotiations at the UN Ocean Conference today. 🪸
This is humanity’s greatest opportunity to undo the damage inflicted on our oceans. 📣
This is humanity’s greatest opportunity to undo the damage inflicted on our oceans. 📣
France’s Senate is letting brands like Shein off the hook by watering down the fast fashion bill 🛑👚
More cheap clothes = more waste ♻️ and pollution 🌍
More cheap clothes = more waste ♻️ and pollution 🌍
#FastFashion fuels climate change, plastic pollution, and violence.
By buying mindfully, holding companies accountable, and embracing secondhand, repair, and sustainable brands, we can together reshape the industry and end its exploitation.
By buying mindfully, holding companies accountable, and embracing secondhand, repair, and sustainable brands, we can together reshape the industry and end its exploitation.
France's upper house debates fast-fashion bill
France's Senate on Monday debated a bill to regulate the influx of environmentally unfriendly, low-quality clothes into the country, many from China.
www.france24.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
France’s Senate is letting brands like Shein off the hook by watering down the fast fashion bill 🛑👚
More cheap clothes = more waste ♻️ and pollution 🌍
More cheap clothes = more waste ♻️ and pollution 🌍
Backing Mums for Lungs: raising awareness on this highly overlooked issue is vital, but we also need bold action from local councils to tackle #AirPollution. 🚗
"Mums for Lungs are right to raise the health impact on kids of poor air quality. We can’t turn away from the issue.” Good to hear you acknowledge the issue @andyburnham.bsky.social, but we need more action to reduce #AirPollution in #GreaterManchester.
Babies in hospital for breathing problems up 33% as Manchester worst NO2 polluter in UK - Mancunian Matters
The number of babies and toddlers admitted to Manchester hospitals with breathing problems has increased by a third as illegal
www.mancunianmatters.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Backing Mums for Lungs: raising awareness on this highly overlooked issue is vital, but we also need bold action from local councils to tackle #AirPollution. 🚗
Happy #WorldBeeDay! Here's another reason why cutting plastic production is important. Read today's Guardian article below. ⬇️
#WorldBeeDay ‘Bees face new threats from wars, street lights and microplastics, scientists warn.’ Article by Helena Horton. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Bees face new threats from wars, street lights and microplastics, scientists warn
University of Reading report says conflicts including war in Ukraine among 12 most pressing threats to pollinator
www.theguardian.com
May 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Happy #WorldBeeDay! Here's another reason why cutting plastic production is important. Read today's Guardian article below. ⬇️
A new study from Dartmouth College has traced $28 trillion in climate damage back to just 111 companies, over half of it from 10 fossil fuel giants like Saudi Aramco and Chevron.
Check out the story www.independent.co.uk/news/saudi-a...
Check out the story www.independent.co.uk/news/saudi-a...
The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates
A new study estimates that the world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, which is a shade less than the sum of all goods and services produced in the United States last ...
www.independent.co.uk
April 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
A new study from Dartmouth College has traced $28 trillion in climate damage back to just 111 companies, over half of it from 10 fossil fuel giants like Saudi Aramco and Chevron.
Check out the story www.independent.co.uk/news/saudi-a...
Check out the story www.independent.co.uk/news/saudi-a...
Today is Earth Day - and the focus this year is on renewable energy, a powerful resource that can bring us back into balance with nature.
#EarthDay #Renewables #OurPowerOurPlanet
#EarthDay #Renewables #OurPowerOurPlanet
April 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Today is Earth Day - and the focus this year is on renewable energy, a powerful resource that can bring us back into balance with nature.
#EarthDay #Renewables #OurPowerOurPlanet
#EarthDay #Renewables #OurPowerOurPlanet
In a blog post for the think tank Green Alliance, Environment Secretary Steve Reed emphasised the importance of the UK’s circular economy reforms and reassured businesses that the government will ensure the changes are workable for them.
Read the article.⬇️
www.endsreport.com/article/1914....
Read the article.⬇️
www.endsreport.com/article/1914....
Circular economy ‘fundamental’ to government’s growth plans, says environment secretary
The environment secretary has said that moving the UK to a circular economy is a “fundamental part of the government’s national plan for change”, in a summary of planned measures to cut waste.
www.endsreport.com
April 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In a blog post for the think tank Green Alliance, Environment Secretary Steve Reed emphasised the importance of the UK’s circular economy reforms and reassured businesses that the government will ensure the changes are workable for them.
Read the article.⬇️
www.endsreport.com/article/1914....
Read the article.⬇️
www.endsreport.com/article/1914....
Unwanted clothes have been piling up in Sweden's recycling centres, after the EU introduced laws to promote textile recycling.
Great news for the environment. But municipalities are finding themselves overburdened by the result of decades of a fast-fashion mindset.
www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fa...
Great news for the environment. But municipalities are finding themselves overburdened by the result of decades of a fast-fashion mindset.
www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fa...
A ban on binning textiles means Sweden’s recycling centres are overflowing
Mountains of clothes piling up in Swedish recycling centres are sparking calls for fashion firms to take responsibility for textile waste.
www.scmp.com
April 16, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Unwanted clothes have been piling up in Sweden's recycling centres, after the EU introduced laws to promote textile recycling.
Great news for the environment. But municipalities are finding themselves overburdened by the result of decades of a fast-fashion mindset.
www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fa...
Great news for the environment. But municipalities are finding themselves overburdened by the result of decades of a fast-fashion mindset.
www.scmp.com/lifestyle/fa...
Recycling is changing. Waitrose is partnering with Polytag to place trackers on all single-use plastic packaging.
The tracking system allows supermarkets to identify how much of their packaging is recycled post-consumption. ♻️
www.circularonline.co.uk/news/waitros...
The tracking system allows supermarkets to identify how much of their packaging is recycled post-consumption. ♻️
www.circularonline.co.uk/news/waitros...
Waitrose joins Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme
The UK supermarket Waitrose has joined Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme to track and recycle its single-use plastic packaging.
www.circularonline.co.uk
April 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Recycling is changing. Waitrose is partnering with Polytag to place trackers on all single-use plastic packaging.
The tracking system allows supermarkets to identify how much of their packaging is recycled post-consumption. ♻️
www.circularonline.co.uk/news/waitros...
The tracking system allows supermarkets to identify how much of their packaging is recycled post-consumption. ♻️
www.circularonline.co.uk/news/waitros...
The global plastic recycling system is facing serious challenges. 🌍♻️
A recent study shows that just 9% of plastic produced worldwide is actually recycled, with only a small portion of that being reprocessed into new products.
Read the story below ⬇️
www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...
A recent study shows that just 9% of plastic produced worldwide is actually recycled, with only a small portion of that being reprocessed into new products.
Read the story below ⬇️
www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...
Less than 10% of plastic produced globally comes from recycled materials – study
Analysis also finds that only 9% of the hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic produced ends up being recycled.
www.the-independent.com
April 11, 2025 at 9:07 AM
The global plastic recycling system is facing serious challenges. 🌍♻️
A recent study shows that just 9% of plastic produced worldwide is actually recycled, with only a small portion of that being reprocessed into new products.
Read the story below ⬇️
www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...
A recent study shows that just 9% of plastic produced worldwide is actually recycled, with only a small portion of that being reprocessed into new products.
Read the story below ⬇️
www.the-independent.com/climate-chan...
Do you use communications to make the world a better place?
We’re seeking a skilled and confident Account Manager to join our dynamic team.
👉 Learn more and apply here: higginsonstrategy.com/careers/acco...
We’re seeking a skilled and confident Account Manager to join our dynamic team.
👉 Learn more and apply here: higginsonstrategy.com/careers/acco...
April 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Do you use communications to make the world a better place?
We’re seeking a skilled and confident Account Manager to join our dynamic team.
👉 Learn more and apply here: higginsonstrategy.com/careers/acco...
We’re seeking a skilled and confident Account Manager to join our dynamic team.
👉 Learn more and apply here: higginsonstrategy.com/careers/acco...
Scientists shocked to discover underwater avalanches are creating deep-sea microplastic graveyards!
These "plastic highways" sweep pollution 3,200+ meters deep, far beyond the floating 1% we see.
Read the story here: oceanographicmagazine.com/news/underwa...
#OceanCrisis #HiddenPollution
These "plastic highways" sweep pollution 3,200+ meters deep, far beyond the floating 1% we see.
Read the story here: oceanographicmagazine.com/news/underwa...
#OceanCrisis #HiddenPollution
'Underwater avalanches' are creating ocean microplastics hotspots - Oceanographic
Underwater currents that bring nutrients to marine life in the deep sea are now also transporting 'vast quantities' of microplastics pollution
oceanographicmagazine.com
April 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Scientists shocked to discover underwater avalanches are creating deep-sea microplastic graveyards!
These "plastic highways" sweep pollution 3,200+ meters deep, far beyond the floating 1% we see.
Read the story here: oceanographicmagazine.com/news/underwa...
#OceanCrisis #HiddenPollution
These "plastic highways" sweep pollution 3,200+ meters deep, far beyond the floating 1% we see.
Read the story here: oceanographicmagazine.com/news/underwa...
#OceanCrisis #HiddenPollution
Hello from the PRmoment Awards!
We’re here with the Chair of @waspicampaign.bsky.social, Angela Madden, celebrating our nomination for Media Relations Campaign of the Year and Not For Profit Campaign of the Year. 🎉
We’re here with the Chair of @waspicampaign.bsky.social, Angela Madden, celebrating our nomination for Media Relations Campaign of the Year and Not For Profit Campaign of the Year. 🎉
March 27, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Hello from the PRmoment Awards!
We’re here with the Chair of @waspicampaign.bsky.social, Angela Madden, celebrating our nomination for Media Relations Campaign of the Year and Not For Profit Campaign of the Year. 🎉
We’re here with the Chair of @waspicampaign.bsky.social, Angela Madden, celebrating our nomination for Media Relations Campaign of the Year and Not For Profit Campaign of the Year. 🎉
@waspicampaign.bsky.social campaigners gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice today to step up their battle for compensation. 🐝
👏 Campaigners have raised more than £150,000 in two weeks and are showing no signs of backing down.
Read more: www.independent.co.uk/money/waspi-...
👏 Campaigners have raised more than £150,000 in two weeks and are showing no signs of backing down.
Read more: www.independent.co.uk/money/waspi-...
March 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
@waspicampaign.bsky.social campaigners gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice today to step up their battle for compensation. 🐝
👏 Campaigners have raised more than £150,000 in two weeks and are showing no signs of backing down.
Read more: www.independent.co.uk/money/waspi-...
👏 Campaigners have raised more than £150,000 in two weeks and are showing no signs of backing down.
Read more: www.independent.co.uk/money/waspi-...
Nature-based solutions are economic powerhouses. 🌊
New research shows Wildlife Trust flood management projects deliver £10 in benefits for every £1 invested. It’s in our best interest to reconsider our approach to flood management and restore our ecosystems.
#NaturalFloodManagement #ClimateAction
New research shows Wildlife Trust flood management projects deliver £10 in benefits for every £1 invested. It’s in our best interest to reconsider our approach to flood management and restore our ecosystems.
#NaturalFloodManagement #ClimateAction
March 13, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Nature-based solutions are economic powerhouses. 🌊
New research shows Wildlife Trust flood management projects deliver £10 in benefits for every £1 invested. It’s in our best interest to reconsider our approach to flood management and restore our ecosystems.
#NaturalFloodManagement #ClimateAction
New research shows Wildlife Trust flood management projects deliver £10 in benefits for every £1 invested. It’s in our best interest to reconsider our approach to flood management and restore our ecosystems.
#NaturalFloodManagement #ClimateAction
🚨 Microplastics are threatening our food supply.
A new study reveals these tiny plastic particles hinder plant photosynthesis, potentially putting millions at risk of starvation.
#Microplastics #FoodSecurity #News
Read the story below.
A new study reveals these tiny plastic particles hinder plant photosynthesis, potentially putting millions at risk of starvation.
#Microplastics #FoodSecurity #News
Read the story below.
Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation
Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades
www.theguardian.com
March 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
🚨 Microplastics are threatening our food supply.
A new study reveals these tiny plastic particles hinder plant photosynthesis, potentially putting millions at risk of starvation.
#Microplastics #FoodSecurity #News
Read the story below.
A new study reveals these tiny plastic particles hinder plant photosynthesis, potentially putting millions at risk of starvation.
#Microplastics #FoodSecurity #News
Read the story below.
We're pleased to announce Caroline Lott's promotion to Account Director at Higginson Strategy! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Caroline as she steps into this new role.
#TeamHigginson #AgencyGrowth #PRSuccess
Please join us in congratulating Caroline as she steps into this new role.
#TeamHigginson #AgencyGrowth #PRSuccess
March 4, 2025 at 8:42 AM
We're pleased to announce Caroline Lott's promotion to Account Director at Higginson Strategy! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating Caroline as she steps into this new role.
#TeamHigginson #AgencyGrowth #PRSuccess
Please join us in congratulating Caroline as she steps into this new role.
#TeamHigginson #AgencyGrowth #PRSuccess
Looking back at another brilliant month of coverage! 🗞️✨
Check out our February coverage highlights for some of our incredible purpose-driven clients.
#PurposeLed #PR #Coverage #PRAgency
Check out our February coverage highlights for some of our incredible purpose-driven clients.
#PurposeLed #PR #Coverage #PRAgency
March 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Looking back at another brilliant month of coverage! 🗞️✨
Check out our February coverage highlights for some of our incredible purpose-driven clients.
#PurposeLed #PR #Coverage #PRAgency
Check out our February coverage highlights for some of our incredible purpose-driven clients.
#PurposeLed #PR #Coverage #PRAgency
We won! 🎉
We’re absolutely thrilled to have won the Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration for our work with the incredible @waspicampaign.bsky.social at the PRCA Public Affairs Awards.
We’re absolutely thrilled to have won the Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration for our work with the incredible @waspicampaign.bsky.social at the PRCA Public Affairs Awards.
February 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
We won! 🎉
We’re absolutely thrilled to have won the Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration for our work with the incredible @waspicampaign.bsky.social at the PRCA Public Affairs Awards.
We’re absolutely thrilled to have won the Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration for our work with the incredible @waspicampaign.bsky.social at the PRCA Public Affairs Awards.
We’re here with @waspicampaign.bsky.social at the PRCA Public Affairs Awards 2025!
Best of luck to all the nominees tonight!
#PRMomentAwards #Awards #WASPI
Best of luck to all the nominees tonight!
#PRMomentAwards #Awards #WASPI
February 27, 2025 at 7:31 PM
We’re here with @waspicampaign.bsky.social at the PRCA Public Affairs Awards 2025!
Best of luck to all the nominees tonight!
#PRMomentAwards #Awards #WASPI
Best of luck to all the nominees tonight!
#PRMomentAwards #Awards #WASPI
A report by the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) has found that the UK's net zero sector is growing three times faster than the rest of the economy — adding £83bn in value and creating nearly 1 million high-wage jobs.💚
#NetZero #GreenEconomy #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy
#NetZero #GreenEconomy #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy
February 24, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A report by the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) has found that the UK's net zero sector is growing three times faster than the rest of the economy — adding £83bn in value and creating nearly 1 million high-wage jobs.💚
#NetZero #GreenEconomy #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy
#NetZero #GreenEconomy #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy
🐝WASPI has delivered a legal challenge over Labour’s compensation decision.
theguardian.com/money/2025/f...
We're proud to support this important campaign for justice.
theguardian.com/money/2025/f...
We're proud to support this important campaign for justice.
Waspi campaigners threaten government with legal action over compensation
Government ruled out giving £10bn to women born in 1950s whose pensionable age was raised to be equal with men
theguardian.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🐝WASPI has delivered a legal challenge over Labour’s compensation decision.
theguardian.com/money/2025/f...
We're proud to support this important campaign for justice.
theguardian.com/money/2025/f...
We're proud to support this important campaign for justice.
We are delighted to share that Higginson Strategy has been shortlisted for two PRMoment Awards 2025 for our empowering work with @waspicampaign.bsky.social.
#PRMomentAwards #PRMoment #Communications #Purpose
@prmoment.bsky.social
#PRMomentAwards #PRMoment #Communications #Purpose
@prmoment.bsky.social
February 21, 2025 at 10:10 AM
We are delighted to share that Higginson Strategy has been shortlisted for two PRMoment Awards 2025 for our empowering work with @waspicampaign.bsky.social.
#PRMomentAwards #PRMoment #Communications #Purpose
@prmoment.bsky.social
#PRMomentAwards #PRMoment #Communications #Purpose
@prmoment.bsky.social