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10/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

by Nicole Berger I belong to a generation who has grown up knowing that our planet is dying. The grief we feel is one of the many ways eco-anxieties can manifest. Other forms vary from feelings of powerlessness over individual decisions to the fear of your community being displaced and forced to relocate. […]

COP26: Gender, Science and Innovation

09/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

Yesterday at COP26 was all about how nations can work together to help the most vulnerable adapt to the effects of climate change (you can read our summary of that here). Today saw even more announcements on how this will be done. An Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA) has been launched, bringing together 90 […]

Sustainable Development Goals: Protecting Biodiversity

09/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

COP26 is in full swing, and carbon emissions and clean energy are not the only topics being discussed. Nature and how we can reduce our impact on it has also been a top priority. Sustainable development goals 14 and 15 look to do exactly this. Goal 14 is all about life in water. […]

COP26: Nature and Adapting to Climate Impacts

08/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

The second week of COP26 has commenced, but first let’s look at the biggest news stories from over the weekend. Saturday was all about Nature and Land Use. The UN estimates that land use generates at least one-quarter of global annual emissions and that the agri-food system drives three-quarters of all deforestation. Making the […]

We Are Recruiting

08/11/2021

Other

Play It Green are looking for a new Marketing Manager and Business Development superstar. The Job Descriptions and Person Specifications (JD and PS) for each role can be downloaded here: Marketing-Manager-JD-and-PS Business-Development-Executive-JD-and-PS If you're interested in either role, please send a CV and cover letter to chris@playitgreen.com. You can find […]

Weekly Tip 33: Switch Up Your Wallet

05/11/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Wallets are a practical everyday item and fashion accessory that almost everyone owns, but have you ever thought about their environmental impact? The vast majority of wallets and purses are made of leather and a common misconception is that since it is a natural, organic material, it is therefore better for the environment. This, […]

COP26 Today: The Transition to Clean Energy

04/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

Today leaders and delegates attending COP26 turned their focus to energy. This, much like finance day, has been a much-anticipated occasion as the world looks to move away from fossil fuels. The world did not disappoint. Earlier today it was announced that more than 190 parties, including both countries and institutional financial organisations, have […]

COP26: Financing and Sports Take the Spotlight

03/11/2021

Other, Sports, Sustainability

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 […]

IFAF Joins Play it Green to Drive Sustainability in Sports

03/11/2021

Other, Sports, Sustainability

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 […]

Today in COP26: World Leaders Summit Continues

02/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

COP26 is in full swing, and Play it Green is here to update you on the biggest news each day. Yesterday evening, the Queen delivered her speech to world leaders in a video address, urging them to do more to tackle climate change. “The time for words has now moved to action,” she […]

Sustainable Development Goals: Climate Action

02/11/2021

Business Tips, Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability

COP26 is underway, and world leaders are currently gathering in Glasgow to take urgent action on climate change, which is what today’s Sustainable Development Goals are all about. Goal 13, to combat both climate change and its impacts, affects every country, every continent, and all of the other Sustainable Development Goals. 2019 was […]

News & Articles

Building Climate Resilience

COP26: Gender, Science and Innovation

Sustainable Development Goals: Protecting Biodiversity

COP26: Nature and Adapting to Climate Impacts

We Are Recruiting

Weekly Tip 33: Switch Up Your Wallet

COP26 Today: The Transition to Clean Energy

COP26: Financing and Sports Take the Spotlight

IFAF Joins Play it Green to Drive Sustainability in Sports

Today in COP26: World Leaders Summit Continues

Sustainable Development Goals: Climate Action