SURI and SAIRA named in Marie Claire’s Awards, The Babble Ride Across Britain and Troo Hospitality to support Chester Zoo’s latest project
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SURI and SAIRA named in Marie Claire’s UK Sustainability Awards Beauty, Health & Wellness
A huge congratulations to FuturePlus members, SURI and SAIRA after they were named in Marie Claire ’s UK Sustainability Awards Beauty, Health & Wellness for 2024. SURI, the creators of the electric toothbrush that aims to take care of teeth without creating unnecessary waste, was named the winner of the ‘Oral Care’ category.
While Saira was named highly commended in the ‘Organic Brand’ category.
Congratulations to SURI co-founders Gyve Safavi and Mark Rushmore , and SAIRA founder, Saira Khan and managing director, Deborah Stead on their inclusion in the awards.
See the full list here.
The Babble Ride Across Britain
Last Saturday 800 cyclists set off from Land's End to take on 980-miles of Britain's most iconic scenery across 9 days, before finishing the challenge in John O'Groats on Sunday.
FuturePlus member, Babble 's team, affectionately known as the Babble RABble, are taking part, tackling climbs such as Cheddar Gorge, Cothelstone Hill, The Devil's Beef Tub, and experiencing the incredible views of the Cornish landscape, the hills and valleys of Northern England and the Scottish Highlands.
The team is fundraising for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and have committed to fundraise ￡250k to support them in their goal of A World Free of MND.
1 in 300 people will be affected by Motor Neuron Disease in their lifetime.
The Babble Ride Across Britain is just one of the many challenges the Babble team is taking on to support them in finding a cure. Good luck to Babble CEO, Matthew Parker and his team in the final few days of the challenge.
Support the Babble Ride Across Britain team by donating to the JustGiving page.
Troo Hospitality to support Chester Zoo’s latest project
Congratulations to the team at Troo Hospitality after they announced they will be supporting Chester Zoo on their recently announced hotel which will form part of the wider Chester Zoo Resort.
FuturePlus member, TROO Hospitality will be working with the Chester Zoo team on this exciting project scheduled to open next year, providing technical service and project management support in the run up to opening.
Post opening, TROO Hospitality has been entrusted with the management of the hotel.
TROO Hospitality is a hospitality management company with properties including Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel and Hotel Football, Shakespeare Hotel in Stratford Upon Avon, Oxford’s The Eastgate Hotel and The Caledonian in Aberdeen.
Patagonia joins Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative
Patagonia has committed to sourcing its packaging from non-forest fibres, aiming to eliminate materials that contribute to deforestation, by joining Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative.
According to Canopy , over 3 billion trees are cut down annually to produce packaging materials like delivery and shoe boxes. Patagonia is committed to changing that narrative by opting for alternative solutions such as agricultural waste and Next Gen fibres—innovative, sustainable materials that don’t rely on ancient forests.
“Patagonia is excited to announce its partnership with Canopy’s Pack4Good initiative. As part of our goal to build the best product and constantly improve everything we do, we are taking steps to review and develop new, more responsible packaging materials.” - Jennifer Patrick , Patagonia’s Packaging and Branding Director
Patagonia already uses 100% recycled content for its packaging and catalogues, underscoring its dedication to reducing environmental harm.
“By supporting the scale-up of Next Gen materials, Patagonia is not only contributing to the preservation of Ancient and Endangered Forests, but it is also leading the outdoor apparel sector towards a more sustainable future.“ - Nicole Rycroft , founder and executive director of Canopy
Arksen reveals its first all-electric D110e Land Rover restoration
This week Arksen announced the launch of its first all-electric D110e Land Rover Restoration.
Built with a constant commitment to sustainability, the Arksen D110e showcases Arksen's mission to up-cycle materials that the planet has already invested in.
Combining the iconic capabilities of the Land Rover Defender with an electric powertrain marks a testament to Arksen’s wider commitment to a greener future.
Learn more here.