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31/12/2021

Individual and Family, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

It’s the last day of 2021, and people around the world will be making their New Year’s Resolutions. Unsurprisingly, one of the most common resolutions this year is to exercise more. Whether to get fit, lose weight, or improve their mental health, over half of all Brits plan to commit to new exercise plans in 2022. […]

Weekly Tip 40 - Drink Sustainably

24/12/2021

Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

With the festive season upon us, drinks often start flowing more freely. In fact, over the 12 days of Christmas, the average Brit will get through 18 pints of beer, three bottles of wine, one bottle of spirits and four glasses of fortified wine – or 137 units of alcohol. While many will be aware […]

Weekly Tip 39 - Feed Your Pet Sustainably

16/12/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

All humans have a carbon footprint, but have you ever thought about the carbon footprint of your pet? Over the pandemic, while most people were stuck at home, U.K. pet ownership grew to a record 59% of households. Unsurprisingly, cats and dogs were the most popular, with an estimated 24m of them across the […]

Embrace Hybrid or Remote Working

06/12/2021

Business Tips, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Remote working could have a huge impact on a company’s environmental footprint. In 2014, a report from the Carbon Trust found that increasing the numbers of U.K. employees working from home could not only save over 3 million tonnes of carbon a year, but also cut costs by £3 billion for U.K. employers. […]

Weekly Tip 37 - Change Your Toilet Roll

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Weekly Tip 34 - Choose Reusable Coffee Pods

12/11/2021

Individual and Family, Other, Sustainability, Weekly Tip

Coffee, interestingly, is the second most traded commodity after crude oil. It has been drunk for thousands of years all around the world, yet the way we consume this beverage has changed a lot. Coffee pods and the machines that go with them have become commonplace in many households since their introduction only […]

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, […]

News & Articles

Weekly Tip 41 - Get New Workout Gear

Weekly Tip 40 - Drink Sustainably

Weekly Tip 39 - Feed Your Pet Sustainably

Embrace Hybrid or Remote Working

Weekly Tip 37 - Change Your Toilet Roll

Recognise the Risks

Weekly Tip 36 - Cut Down on Meat

Introducing Sustainability Tips for Business

Weekly Tip 35 - Use Your Waste

Weekly Tip 34 - Choose Reusable Coffee Pods

Weekly Tip 33: Switch Up Your Wallet