Over 40 powerful brands in the UK have teamed up for a month-long campaign, “Be the Start,” designed to motivate people to make sustainable living an enjoyable everyday practice.
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Greenpeace Australia has launched a new campaign to tell the nation about the killing power the Coca-Cola’s plastic packaging. Australians are encouraged to sign petitions to authorities, asking them to support actual actions against plastic bottles pollution and making Coca-Cola be kind to the local nature.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary in France, WWF (The World Wide Fund for Nature) has launched an imaginative project revolving around the use of fur. Marcel and Publicis Argentina developed a campaign, World Wonder Fur, featuring three “certified 100% imaginary” animals that give away their fur in a totally non-violent way. The initiative includes a scroll-down website, prints, two faux nature documentary spots directed by Brent Harris, and a collection of real clothing and accessories «made of» the fur of the imaginative «world’s new species.»
Johnson & Johnson is launching a new brand equity campaign “For All You Love,” aimed to tug at the heartstrings and highlight its focus on family values. The effort, developed by TBWAChiatDay, plays around the strong connections between mothers and fathers with their children and children-to-be, as well as with spouses and grandparents, throughout the life.
Nike is seeking new approaches that may revolutionize the shoe industry in the nearest future. In partnership with NASA, the U.S. State Department, and USAID, the sportswear giant is announcing the fourth Launch Challenge, calling R&D textile manufacturers to submit their groundbreaking ideas on new sustainable materials and entrepreneurial practices. The LAUNCH System Challenge 2013 that runs from April 24 through July 15, will accept “early bird” submissions starting June 15.