Branding something as eco-friendly, sustainable, or green does not mean that it always is. 'Greenwashing' is a trend that many businesses have participated in, whether knowingly or not. But what exactly is it, and how can it be avoided?   The term 'greenwashing' was coined in 1986 by Jay Westerveld, an American environmentalist and researcher, after he […]

It was Finance Day today at COP26, and leaders from around the world, multilateral development banks, and the private sector all met to talk about the steps they need to take to meet the Paris Agreement.   Chancellor Rishi Sunak kicked off the morning’s Presidency Programme by reiterating the U.K.’s commitment to raise £100bn each […]

Play it Green are incredibly excited to announce our new partnership with the International Federation of American Football. IFAF is the global governing body for American Football whose membership includes seventy-one nations and who run a number of international tournaments, including the World Championships. IFAF previously released their Sustainability Vision in 2021 and is committed […]

This week’s sustainability news looks at former Formula 1 World Champion, Nico Rosberg, who following his retirement from racing has taken up the joint mantles of eco-entrepreneur and eco-investor.   Nico Erik Rosberg (born June 27, 1985) is a former Formula One driver who won the 2016 World Championship while driving for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. […]

We all know that the fashion industry has a huge negative impact on the environment.   But did you know that the footwear sector alone creates over 700 million tonnes of CO2e every single year!   A single pair of running shoes alone comes with a footprint (no pun intended) of up to 13.6 KG […]

Sports has always been about escapism. Forgetting the outside world and being in a safe place to watch or play the sport you love. Recently though, sports has been more vocal about social issues such as equality and diversity. In a time when the climate emergency is at the front of many conversations, is it […]

Forest Green Rovers introduces eco-thinking and technology to a new and diverse audience: football fans. In 2010 The team began its journey to become the world's first carbon neutral football club and has since been described by FIFA as "the greenest football club in the world". Based in Gloucestershire, England, Forest Green Rovers has introduced […]