Microplastics are seen today as the main problem with plastics. They are tiny pieces of plastic, which are being found on land, in the sea, and now even in the air we breathe and the water we drink. Some of the microplastics are coming from tyres and man-made fibres, and recycling can also be a source of microplastics, but most of the microplastics found in the environment are caused by the fragmentation of ordinary plastic and there is a solution to this available today. Michael Laurier, CEO of Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, said “We knew that our d2w oxo-biodegradable technology could prevent…
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Creative Nature, a leading advocate for allergy-friendly foods, is launching its new social media campaign, ‘May Contain’– to try to push for truly ‘free from’ supermarket aisles. The campaign aims to tackle the smoke and mirrors around food labelling which allows products to be called ‘free from’ when they are not. According to a report by barcode specialist GS1 earlier this year 56 per cent of those questioned with food allergies had had an allergic reaction from mis-labelled or unclear food packaging. Food allergies are on the rise with around two million people in the UK believed to be affected…
As today’s children and teens navigate the growing challenges of modern life, facing bullying, anxiety, and rising mental health pressures, Staardom Ltd. is proud to announce that their young artist, 9-year-old singer-songwriter Aastha Vakil, is providing a much-needed voice of empowerment. With her newly released single “Believe in Yourself,” Aastha aims to inspire young people to embrace their self-worth, build confidence, and rise above adversity. A Powerful Message for Today’s Youth from Staardom’s Aastha Vakil At an age when most children are just beginning to explore their own identities, Aastha is already making a profound impact through her music under…
The highly anticipated Thames Valley Expo, Reading’s largest business networking and educational event, is set to take place on Thursday, 24th October 2024 at Green Park, Reading. Running from 10:00am to 3:00pm, this flagship event is designed to support small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to expand their networks, gain valuable industry insights, and explore opportunities for business growth. Thames Valley Expo 2024 brings together businesses of all sizes to showcase products, share expertise, and engage with fellow entrepreneurs in a vibrant, supportive environment. Whether you are a start-up aiming to build connections or an established company seeking to…
Our phones have become indispensable – but could you go a full workday without picking it up? instantprint asked this very question in a survey of over 1,000 workers and the responses were pretty divided. Surprisingly, 39% of people believe they could get through the day without succumbing to the temptation of their mobile devices. That’s almost two in five workers who think they could stay focused and avoid their phones entirely – an impressive display of self-control in a world where we’re constantly connected. However, the majority aren’t so sure. A significant 60% admitted that they wouldn’t be able…
For a long time now, marketers have been using data and trends to inform their creative decision making; from the best time of day to send an email, the colours and language that are most likely to deliver the desired outcome, to the customer journey that has the highest chance of conversion. In fact, according to a Forbes survey, 88% of marketers use data obtained by third parties to enhance their understanding of their customers – painting a more detailed picture of their behaviour and preferences. Research also suggests that those who are using data to inform their approach saw…
A Structured Query Language (or SQL) injection attack was listed as the third-most critical safety risk to organisations by the OWASP Top 10, and is still a threat to 21% of organisations, costing them millions in recovery and reputational damage each year.1 2 Despite this, Google searches in the UK for ‘What is SQL Injection’ have surged by 550% in the last 30 days, highlighting the growing prevalence and importance of such attacks.3 In response to this, the application security SaaS company Indusface has detailed the potential financial impact of SQL Injection attacks on businesses. Additionally, they offer best practices to help organisations effectively mitigate the risks associated…
For many businesses, paid search, the paid-for advertising found on search engines such as Google, is still considered one of digital marketing’s most well-known channels. Also known as pay-per-click, or PPC, using this marketing channel is a vital focus for brands and businesses who are looking to compete online. One of the best things about paid search is that you can track almost everything. If someone sees your paid search ad and clicks through to your website, this is tracked and you know how they got to your site. You know which ad they saw, what messaging they responded to, and…
New data from hiring platform, Indeed, signals some openness from UK employers to hiring migrant workers, with flexible local language requirements in some lower paid occupations. “English not required” is explicitly stated in almost 3% (2.8%) of job postings, with the share of no language requirements highest in lower paid jobs in Cleaning & Sanitation (7.9%), Driving (7.6%), and Beauty & Wellness (6.6%). Despite some language flexibility in certain lower paid sectors, the UK lags behind other European countries in willingness to hire workers without local language skills. The Netherlands has the largest share of postings that do not require knowledge…
As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) dominate headlines and reshape industries, they are not just buzzwords – they’re revolutionising the way we work. With 2024 drawing to a close, Cambridge Advance Online, the University of Cambridge’s online short course provider, taps into the expertise of AI and data science academic lead, Dr Russell Hunter, to uncover the top ML trends business leaders need to know as they navigate this rapidly evolving landscape. This comes as an increased number of UK businesses integrate AI into daily operations and more UK professionals explore careers within ML: IBM’s latest global AI adoption index found…