INDUSTRY UPDATE
‘Operation Paw-pose’ kickstarts giving for Ukraine pets
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bandoned pets in war-torn Ukraine hoping for a glimmer of joy this Christmas as leading Ukraine charity, U-Hearts, launches Operation Paw-pose. The initiative is calling on the UK petloving population to purchase a festive hamper made up of essential items, including blankets, food, and medical supplies. Iryna Shynkarenko, Chief Marketing
Officer at Epicentr LLC, added: “We’re very proud to be supporting U-Hearts Foundation on their important mission at a crucial time of year. To support the animals of Ukraine and give back this Christmas, you can purchase a hamper at epicentrk.ua/ pet-boxes To support the charity via monetary donations, visit u-hearts.foundation/ supportourwork
Skylos Collective Delivers Fresh New Perspective
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ith sustainability and style at the forefront of Skylos Collective’s newly launched dog accessory range, its PETA-approved vegan leads, collars and poop bag holders are making their mark with discerning dog owners, in search of luxury that combines holistic and sustainable values, into their lives. With function and form leading the company’s design ethos, Skylos is only
too aware of the greenwashing tactics of many companies. Ella Peters, founder of Skylos Collective, says: “Sustainability is key to everything we do.” Full details of where to buy Skylos products can be found at www. skyloscollective.co.uk, and as Ella says: “With the new year looming, why not make 2023 the year to make a difference and share your sustainability values with your favourite four-legged friend?”
Protecting biodiversity and habitats
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dverde is celebrating five years of partnership with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. The nature-based solutions provider first teamed up with the RSPB to support its team in managing green spaces with its contract with the London Borough of Bromley in 2017, , which included management of Local Wildlife Sites, Local Nature Reserves and Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Training and learning from RSPB colleagues has helped to enhance
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idverde’s surveying and species recording, as well as the development of community-based projects designed to engage local people with their environment. Katie-jo Luxton, RSPB Executive Director, Global Conservation, said: “We are proud to be working in partnership with idverde and I have always been impressed by their willingness to go above and beyond the ordinary, and I’m very excited to see what the next five years will bring.” @totalgroomingmagazineuk
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