Play It Green

News & Articles

16/06/2022

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Humans have been shaving for thousands of years, but as times have changed, our shaving habits have started to have a terrible impact on the environment. Switching to a sustainable razor could make all the difference. The Waste Problem As you might imagine, the biggest problem with razors is the amount of waste they cause. […]

Competition and Collaboration for Sustainability

13/06/2022

Business Tips, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Sustainability has become a necessity not just for the planet, but for businesses too. Today, business leaders face increasing pressure from employees, customers, and investors to take action on environmental issues. If they don’t, they risk everything from employee satisfaction to investment and may be left struggling to keep up with future green legislation. […]

Sustainability Tip 64: Sleep Sustainably at Night

09/06/2022

Weekly Tip

Getting a good night’s sleep is vital for our health, but how do our sleeping habits impact the planet and sleep sustainably? Bedding, and mattresses, in particular, are actually becoming quite a big environmental issue. In 2017, the U.K. alone threw away more than 7 million mattresses and, according to Zero Waste Scotland, […]

Sustainability Tip 63: Spray it Green

02/06/2022

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

We all want to keep our houses clean, tidy, and well-maintained, and cleaning products help with that. They can remove dust, allergens, and germs from our environment. But have you ever considered the environmental cost of our cleaning chemicals? VCOs The biggest impact of cleaning products comes from the ingredients inside. These are called “Volatile […]

Make Your Office Greener (Literally)

30/05/2022

Business Tips, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

When you think of office spaces, you probably imagine a fast-paced, urban environment with drab rooms and fluorescent lighting. Not exactly the most welcoming place to be, especially when you consider that the office environment can play a huge role in employee satisfaction, productivity, and even mental health. Thankfully, companies are starting to take […]

Sustainability Tip 62: Don't Buy, Rent

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sustainability Tip 60: Reuse Your Bags

12/05/2022

Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Everyone knows that plastic bags are bad for the environment, polluting the planet and posing a severe threat to marine life. Yet, most of us are still guilty of using them, at least on occasion. So why, and how, can we stop for good? First, let’s talk a little about their impact. The Impact of Using […]

Sustainability Tip 59: Use Your Dishwasher

05/05/2022

Weekly Tip

When people decide to make their kitchens more eco-friendly, they often first think of buying beeswax wrap, silicone sponges, and glass jars. Of course, all of these things will help lower your carbon footprint, but alone they are not enough. You have to change your behaviours too, including how you wash your dishes. […]

Be Transparent about Sustainability

02/05/2022

Business Tips, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

There are many things that get in the way of companies becoming more sustainable, but a major one is the fear that they may unknowingly engage in ‘greenwashing’. With the brand’s reputation on the line, many businesses decide it is safer to simply not take any action at all. This is the wrong move. […]

News & Articles

Sustainability Tip 65: Get A Sustainable Razor

Competition and Collaboration for Sustainability

Sustainability Tip 64: Sleep Sustainably at Night

Sustainability Tip 63: Spray it Green

Make Your Office Greener (Literally)

Sustainability Tip 62: Don't Buy, Rent

Sustainability Tip 61: Cheers to Sustainable Beer

How to Help Your Staff Commute Sustainably

Sustainability Tip 60: Reuse Your Bags

Sustainability Tip 59: Use Your Dishwasher

Be Transparent about Sustainability