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16/12/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

All humans have a carbon footprint, but have you ever thought about the carbon footprint of your pet? Over the pandemic, while most people were stuck at home, U.K. pet ownership grew to a record 59% of households. Unsurprisingly, cats and dogs were the most popular, with an estimated 24m of them across the […]

Is Cryptocurrency Harming Our Planet?

16/12/2021

Other, Sustainability

Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009, the use of cryptocurrencies has exploded and people are investing in them at a higher rate than ever. There’s an issue, though. The environmental impact of most cryptocurrencies is just too big to ignore. Environmental activists have been talking about this issue for years, but nobody has […]

How Can an App Help Us Fight Climate Change?

14/12/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability

Most people in the U.K. want to live a more sustainable life. However, it’s often seen as expensive or difficult, and sometimes people just simply do not know how. Thankfully, there may be help on the way. London Councils, the body that represents all London boroughs, is looking at developing a version of the […]

A Net Zero Framework for Business

13/12/2021

Business Tips, Other, Sustainability

Here at Play it Green we want every business to have the tools to reduce their footprint and make a more positive impact on the world. That’s why we’re making our Net Zero Framework freely available to download now when you sign up as a Play It Green member (in 3 simple steps, at no cost to you). […]

Weekly Tip 38 - Ditch Wrapping Paper

10/12/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability

The festive season is upon us, and Christmas, the most celebrated holiday in the U.K., is just around the corner. It is a time we can all enjoy ourselves in the company of our family and friends. Yet, it is also the season we eat the most food, spend the most money, and create […]

Ecoegg is Making Laundry ‘Cleaner’ with Play it Green

08/12/2021

Business Tips, Good Causes, Other, Sustainability

Ecoegg, an environmentally friendly laundry company, has doubled down on their sustainability efforts and created a Climate Positive Workforce through Play It Green. Ecoegg will now plant enough trees every month to more than rebalance the carbon footprint of its staff’s personal lives and all their work-related travel. A tenth of all Play It […]

Earth’s Black Box and Other Sustainability News

07/12/2021

Other, Sustainability

Earth’s ‘Black Box’ Will Record Our Effects on the Planet If an aeroplane crashes, the records kept in its black box can be used to find out what happened and help others avoid the same fate. Now, Earth has one too. Made in collaboration with University of Tasmania researchers and artistic collective The Glue […]

Casicare Care for People and the Planet

06/12/2021

Business Tips, Other, Social Good, Sustainability

Casicare, a Manchester-based care organisation, has created a Climate Positive Workforce with Play it Green to support Manchester's drive to net zero. Casicare will now plant enough trees every month with Play it Green to more than rebalance the carbon footprint of its staff personal lives and all their work-related travel. Since a […]

Embrace Hybrid or Remote Working

06/12/2021

Business Tips, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Remote working could have a huge impact on a company’s environmental footprint. In 2014, a report from the Carbon Trust found that increasing the numbers of U.K. employees working from home could not only save over 3 million tonnes of carbon a year, but also cut costs by £3 billion for U.K. employers. […]

Is Your Bank Ethical?

02/12/2021

Guest Article, Other, Sustainability

by David MacDonald Generally, we use banks for three main reasons: 1. A current account – generally free 2. Savings accounts – bank pays you interest on your deposits 3. Borrowing, such as a mortgage – you pay interest on the money borrowed When considering which bank or building society to […]

What is Greenwashing (and How Can You Avoid It)?

01/12/2021

Business Tips, Other, Retail, Sports, Sustainability

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 […]