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02/12/2021

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

As I’m sure all of our Play it Green members know, there are literally millions of different ways to lead a more sustainable life. Yet, one area of waste that often gets overlooked is, well, your own bodily waste. Toilet paper is a global multibillion-dollar industry, and it’s anything but environmentally friendly. The first […]

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 […]

Member in Focus - Preloved Kilo

29/11/2021

Business Tips, Member in Focus, Retail, Sustainability

For our first-ever Members in Focus, we talked to Steve Lynam, Managing Director of Preloved Kilo, about sustainability in business, the impact of fashion, and their partnership with Play it Green. Can you tell us a bit about Preloved Kilo and how you got started? Preloved Kilo is the U.K.'s leading fully-independent vintage and retro clothing […]

Recognise the Risks

29/11/2021

Business Tips, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Risks are a necessity of business as they provide the rewards, and managing those risks is a major part of any company. Big corporates will have all risks to their business mapped out in a risk register, while SMEs may rely on their savvy management team or leader to stay ahead of the curve. […]

Weekly Tip 36 - Cut Down on Meat

25/11/2021

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

When was the last time you went an entire day without eating meat? A major study released earlier this year found that global food production is responsible for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, with meat causing twice the pollution of plant-based foods. Looking at the emissions of 171 crops and 16 […]

Is Education the Best Form of Climate Action?

25/11/2021

Business Tips, Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability

To solve the climate crisis, every single one of us needs to get involved. Thankfully, there’s hundreds of ways you, personally, can start to take climate action. The first few steps to becoming more climate-aware can even be incredibly small, as simple as recycling your waste or reducing the amount of single-use items you use. […]

The Greenest Cities to Live (and Why)

23/11/2021

Other, Sustainability

Cities pose a major problem when it comes to solving the climate crisis. Currently, urban buildings alone account for around 40% of all global carbon emissions. Not only that but those living in cities are also acutely exposed to the effects of climate change. The UN estimates that by 2050, those 1.6 billion […]

Introducing Sustainability Tips for Business

22/11/2021

Business Tips, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Play it Green is excited to announce the release of sustainability tips for business! All Play it Green members, including every employee signed up through our Climate Positive Workforce programme, currently receives regular tips on how they as an individual can reduce their carbon footprint. However, when compared to businesses as a whole, the role […]

Weekly Tip 35 - Use Your Waste

19/11/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Household waste can have a negative impact on the environment, wildlife, and public health. A report by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural affairs showed that British households create over 26m tonnes of waste each year. That’s the weight of around 260 large cruise ships. It also means that the average person […]

Is Reforestation the Solution to Climate Change?

18/11/2021

Other, Social Good, Sustainability, Tree Planting

Greenhouse gas emissions are the leading cause of climate change but reforestation is increasingly talked about as the solution. Just recently, a huge international pledge was made at COP26 to end and reverse deforestation worldwide by 2030. Reforestation is also at the heart of what we do here at Play it Green, and […]