Toyota is launching a new campaign, “TeenDrive365,” to encourage parents to discuss dangers of distracting while driving with their kids who are young drivers. Today, distracted driving is one of the leading causes of death for teenagers. The US National Security Council estimates there have been 900,000+ car accidents so far in 2013 that were caused by drivers who were using their cellphones. While car brands constantly remind of the danger of texting and driving, it is parents who should explain kids how to behave behind the wheel.

TeenDrive365, Toyota’s biggest effort centered on the teen driving safety so far, encompasses all types of ad content, from print, radio, display and online ads to sponsored content on Twitter and Facebook and a digital hub, it’s key communication platform. The new effort, developed by the ad agency 360i, is focusing on the notion that the first year teenagers get their driver’s license is the most dangerous one in their lives. 

Ford Motor Company and The Coca-Cola Company have collaborated to design a car with sustainability in mind. Together they have presented the first-ever vehicle with the interiors that feature fabric made of the same renewable materials that are used to make Coca-Cola’s PlantBottles. This is the first time the technology behind the Coca-Cola plant-based PET plastic bottle was leveraged to create something not in the packaging field.

Patagonia is now enabling its consumers not only to wear sustainable apparel, but to drink organic beer as well. The 40-year old outdoor clothing brand, known for its eco-focused ethos, has partnered with the New Belgium Brewing company to craft a limited-edition organic lager, California Route. Patagonia has been deeply engaged in the development of the common-style 5.5% ABV beer that is the first drinkable product created by and in collaboration with an outdoor gear brand.

Dockers, a brand owned by Levi Strauss & Co, is releasing a new line that manifests sustainability on its all stages of production, from material sourcing to working force. The line is called Wellthread, which mirrors the company’s philosophy commitment to sustainability. The products were developed at the company’s new innovation lab in San Francisco.

American Express is rolling out a new program, Small Business Saturday initiative, in the UK to promote local brands, retailers and services, encouraging the consumers to shop locally. The credit card brand collaborated with the Ogilvy&Mather agency to deliver its message though a vibrant visual campaign that includes a TV advert, web promotions and prints.

IKEA is announcing the launch of its annual seasonal initiative Soft Toys for Education aimed to raise funds to provide children in developing regions with an access to quality education. As part of this international effort, the company donates one euro from each IKEA soft toy purchased during the two-month period, through January 4, to UNICEF and Save the Children.

The apparel, footwear & accessories brand TOMS, known for its “One for One” charitable scheme, launches a new online store that sells not only the label’s own products, but goods from other ethical companies as well. With TOMS Marketplace running on toms.com, the brand drives its philanthropic commitment further by lending its platform to more social entrepreneurs.

Google is opening up new opportunities for teachers and students across the globe with its latest educational initiative, Connected Classrooms. Rolled out on the Google+ platform, the new online service allows students to virtually explore various places of interest far away from their physical locations—like famous zoos, aquariums, planetariums, museums and more at no cost.