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27/05/2022

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

All of us are guilty of buying things we don’t really need. Overconsumption is becoming a huge environmental issue, with some reports indicating we consume twice as many material goods today as we did 50 years ago. The ability to buy things online and have them delivered the next day is also making […]

Member in Focus: Housr

26/05/2022

Business Tips, Member in Focus, Sustainability

In this week’s Member in Focus, we talk to Harry Panter, Co-Founder and CEO of Housr, about what they do, why, and how sustainability has played an important role in their business. First off, why don’t you tell us a little bit about Housr, what it is you do, and how you got started? When […]

The Three-Step Solution: Repair

25/05/2022

Other, Sustainability, Tree Planting

Everything we do at Play it Green is guided by our unique 3-step solution to climate change: Reduce, Repair, Regive. This week, we take an in-depth look at step two and what repairing the planet really means. When people think about climate change, they often think about all the possible catastrophic things that could […]

The Companies Bringing Sustainability to Their Customers

24/05/2022

Business Tips, News, Retail, Sustainability

Businesses can play a huge role in making sustainability more accessible to consumers. This week’s news shows how three major companies are making an impact and helping others do the same. IKEA Plans to Sell Solar Panels to Customers This month, IKEA US partnered with residential solar panel manufacturer SunPower to launch a new programme […]

Sustainability Tip 61: Cheers to Sustainable Beer

20/05/2022

Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Beer is one of the world’s most beloved drinks, bringing people together for more than 10,000 years. Unfortunately, it’s also reaping havoc on our environment. From start to finish, making beer takes a huge toll on our planet. The most common ingredients – wheat, barley, hops, sugar – are some of the most water […]

The Three-Step Solution: Reduce

18/05/2022

Other, Sustainability

Everything we do at Play it Green is guided by our unique 3-step solution to climate change: Reduce, Repair, Regive. You may have noticed we recently changed the order to put Reduce first. This is because we believe it is the most important of the three, and today we would like to take some […]

Drones Could Soon Deliver Your Mail

17/05/2022

News, Sustainability

Royal Mail has recently unveiled plans to deploy a fleet of more than 500 drones across the UK in a bid to reduce emissions and improve reliability in remote communities. The initiative is being done in partnership with Windracers, a logistics drone company specialising in mail delivery. The plan will see Royal Mail use […]

How to Help Your Staff Commute Sustainably

16/05/2022

Business Tips, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Transport continues to be the number one source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.K. and for businesses looking to step up in the fight against climate change, it’s the perfect area to start reducing in. There are plenty of options, from upgrading your fleet to electric to switching to home-working. Yet, these aren’t […]

Held By Trees Release Planet-Friendly Merch

13/05/2022

Business Tips, Other, Sustainability, Tree Planting

Held by Trees, launched their Climate Positive Album ‘Solace’ in partnership with Play it Green, and have now introduced an incredible selection of merchandise which will help make an even bigger positive environmental impact. Held By Trees is a new instrumental project bringing together veteran musicians from the stables of TalkTalk, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits […]

Sustainability Tip 60: Reuse Your Bags

12/05/2022