The plastic waste problem in the world's oceans has grown to the size of a large European country. Now, in an effort to get people to notice the severity of the issue, the Plastic Oceans Foundation has teamed up with the LadBible to campaign for it to be recognised as an official country – Trash Isles.

Russian musicians have been appropriating hip hop culture since the early ‘90s, but it’s only in recent years that the scene has flourished, prompting big brands to pay close attention to the genre. What has pushed rap up from the underground and to the top of Russia’s musical food chain?

Banking and music may not be natural bedfellows, but HSBC is bringing them together for its 2017 freshers' week campaign. By teaming up with UK rapper Lady Leshurr, it is delivering a motivational message to students through an influencer they’re already familiar with.

While nearly three-quarters of Gen Zers are willing to pay more for eco-friendly products, they are also a critical and discerning audience. In the second of a two-part report, we explore how members of this cohort expect their favourite brands to fit in with their sustainable ambitions.