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Business Tips20 December 2021
For most companies, the vast majority of their greenhouse gas emissions are in their supply chains. In fact, a McKinsey report on sustainability shows that the supply chains of consumer-packaged goods account for more th
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Consumer / Household tips16 December 2021
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. Unsurp
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Educational Articles16 December 2021
Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009, the use of cryptocurrencies has exploded and people are investing in them at a higher rate than ever. There’s an issue, though. The environmental impact of most cryptocurrencies
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News14 December 2021
Most people in the U.K. want to live a more sustainable life. However, it’s often seen as expensive or difficult, and sometimes people just simply do not know how. Thankfully, there may be help on the way. London Council
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Business Tips13 December 2021
Here at Play it Green we want every business to have the tools to reduce their footprint and make a more positive impact on the world. That’s why we’re making our Net Zero Framework freely available to download now when
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Consumer / Household tips10 December 2021
The festive season is upon us, and Christmas, the most celebrated holiday in the U.K., is just around the corner. It is a time we can all enjoy ourselves in the company of our family and friends. Yet, it is also the seas
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New Member8 December 2021
Ecoegg, an environmentally friendly laundry company, has doubled down on their sustainability efforts and created a Climate Impact Workforce through Play It Green. Ecoegg will now plant enough trees every month to more t
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Educational Articles7 December 2021
Earth’s ‘Black Box’ Will Record Our Effects on the Planet If an aeroplane crashes, the records kept in its black box can be used to find out what happened and help others avoid the same fate. Now, Earth has one too. Made
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New Member6 December 2021
Casicare, a Manchester-based care organisation, has created a Climate Impact Workforce with Play it Green to support Manchester’s drive to net zero. Casicare will now plant enough trees every month with Play it Green to
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Business Tips6 December 2021
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 mil
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Consumer / Household tips2 December 2021
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
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Business Tips2 December 2021
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 o
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