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The Sustainable Development Goals: Tackling Inequalities

12/10/2021

Other

COP26 is only a few weeks away, and Play it Green is marking the occasion by looking at the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. This week we’re going to do things a little differently and look at a few of the goals together, all with the same underlying purpose; to tackle inequality. By […]

Matt Burton Joins Play it Green as Global Head of Business Development

11/10/2021

Other

Play it Green are incredibly excited to announce that Matt Burton will be joining us as Global Head of Business Development. In his role at Play it Green, Matt will be responsible for introducing companies and partners to Play it Green’s unique model of Repair, Reduce, Regive, as well as developing out relationships with […]

Weekly Tip 29 - Make Your Greens Greener

08/10/2021

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We all know that a great way to reduce our carbon footprint is by cutting down on the amount of meat we eat, but what about our fruit and veg? While animal farming is responsible for 14.5% of greenhouse gas emissions globally, where your food comes from and how it gets to you can […]

Carys Joins Play it Green as Head of Content

06/10/2021

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Play it Green are excited to announce that Carys Burton will be joining our expanding team in a new role as Head of Content. Carys will be responsible for our content production and managing our social media accounts, allowing us to better engage with our customers. We believe she will bring a vibrant attitude […]

Sustainable Development Goal No. 3 – Good Health and Well-Being

05/10/2021

Educational Articles, Other, Sustainability

Play It Green has been marking the run up to COP26 by looking at the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, or 'SDGs', not only to help you understand why they're important but also to help you learn how to become part of the solution. Goal number 3, good health and well-being for all, is likely […]

Play It Green to Plant 4000 New Trees for the Progress 21 Event

22/09/2021

Other, Sustainability

Play It Green will make PROGRESS21, Manchester’s biggest Business conference this year, a climate positive event by planting a tree for every person attending, the equivalent of taking over twenty-three thousand cars off the road for the day. Nearly four thousand delegates are expected to attend Thursdays PROGRESS21 event at Manchester Central which combines […]

Shire Leasing to Help Reforest the Planet

14/09/2021

Business Tips, Other, Sustainability

Shire Leasing PLC will plant a tree through Play It Green for every new lease, ensuring the environment becomes a key aspect of its extensive corporate and social responsibility work. Tamworth based financial institution Shire Leasing has teamed up with the award-winning sustainability company Play It Green to plant trees that will bring employment, […]

Green Rankings for Savers

06/09/2021

Educational Articles, Other, Retail, Sustainability

When Which? surveyed their members about their savings, they found that well over a quarter said ‘they care about the values of the companies they invest their savings in’. Following on from this they also found out that over two-thirds of their members had no idea how to find out information about a bank’s […]

Winstons Wish Joins Play It Green

01/09/2021

Good Causes, Other, Sustainability

The charity Winston’s Wish is now an official good cause of Play It Green, meaning it will receive more funding for its work in supporting children after the death of a parent or sibling. Environmental business, Play It Green helps people and businesses to become more sustainable and for them to enjoy and benefit […]

The Humble Bee

31/08/2021

Educational Articles, Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability

Did you know that there are approximately 20,000 species of bees on the planet, and they are thought to be the most important insect pollinators? The thousands of bee species all have distinct flight patterns and floral preferences, and many have coevolved with flowers to the point where their body sizes and behaviours almost […]

July Tree Planting Report

30/07/2021

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It is paramount our members know the trees are being planted and are making a difference. That is why we bring you regular tree planting reports and publish all our purchase receipts. Our tree planting partner Eden Reforestation has been going since 2004 and is used by major brands such as Ecosia and others. We […]