Sustainable Raincoats, Stay Dry & Eco Friendly
Weekly Tip – Sustainable Raincoats, Stay Dry & Eco Friendly Spring is nearly here which means rain and more rain, so this week we are looking at sustainable raincoats to keep you dry. As we face the increasing challenges of climate change, it is important to consider more eco-friendly alternatives for our everyday items. In […]
How to Communicate Sustainability Successfully
5 Ways to Communicate Sustainability Successfully A part of being a successful business means being able to communicate sustainability successfully. Done effectively, this can create loyalty with existing customers, grow your audience, and help to attract investors and potential talent. However, there are some challenges standing in the way. If sustainability communication is done poorly, […]
Green Park Go Greener With Play It Green
Green Park Joins Play It Green Green Park, a global talent advisory firm, is a leader in creating diverse senior leadership teams and more equitable workplace cultures. Being a company that champions equality, diversity and inclusion it follows that their team also loves the planet! Now, Green Park has joined forces with Play It Green […]
Positive Eco News – March 13th 2023
Positive Eco News for You Being happy is important as you are at your best when you are happy, so every Monday we bring you positive eco news! Starting the week (or finishing it) on a positive has so many benefits. From the health benefits to creating actual change, feeling positive is awesome. So, if you want […]
Compost Your Food Waste
Weekly Tip – Compost Your Food Waste Do you compost your food waste at home using a council-provided bin and bags or do you throw your food waste in the general bin? Food waste is a major issue for the planet, not just in terms of generating more rubbish, but also in terms of the […]
The Tiny Housing Co. Does Sustainable Breaks
The Tiny Housing Co. launches off-grid breaks We love this and if you love nature you will too – Play It Green’s partner, the Tiny Housing Co. is launching its very first off-grid location. The sustainable accommodation is at Oak Apple Farm near Tittesworth Lake. With breathtaking views of the peak district, the Tiny House is […]
5 Ways To Make Your Office More Sustainable
5 Ways To Make Your Office More Sustainable Making your office more sustainable has never been more important. Because the effects of climate change are becoming more apparent by the day, businesses must do their part to reduce their carbon footprint. In this article, we’ll look at five simple ways to make your office more […]
Happy Eco News for 6.3.23
We All Need Happy Eco News Today’s happy eco news features three fantastic stories of positive sustainable change that will no doubt benefit people and the planet! Unfortunately, there is a negative bias in the mainstream media as this is what sells, it doesn’t however help us at all. We all need to feel good […]
Try a Sustainable Mobile Phone
Weekly Tip – Try a Sustainable Mobile Phone Have you ever thought about trying a sustainable mobile phone? It’s probably not the first thing that springs to mind when your phone breaks or you are due to renew your contract. But as 85% of the global population owns a mobile phone, it’s probably something to […]
Carbon Superheroes for Manchester
Manchester Has New Carbon Superheroes The two co-founders of Play It Green have been awarded Carbon Superheroes status by their peers. This is due to their work to help make the people and businesses of Manchester greener and more sustainable. Play It Green’s co-founders Chris Thair and Richard Dickson were crowned inaugural winners of the […]
Measure Sustainability Five KPIs to Use
Why Measure Sustainability? Using data and KPIs to measure sustainability can help companies to set targets, develop action plans and identify areas for improvement. It follows that this will ultimately help a business to achieve its sustainability goals. This means that for businesses striving to be more sustainable, measuring progress is critical. Not only that, […]
Amazing Sustainability News – 27.2.23
Amazing Sustainability News For You Kicking off the week on a high note is important and reading the latest amazing sustainability news does just that! This week’s news focuses on more positive happenings in the world of sustainability, showing you just how varied the positive change is. So if you want to feel good about […]
Walk Your Dog Sustainably – Weekly Tip
Weekly Tip – Walk Your Dog Sustainably Do you own a dog? If so, have you ever thought about how to walk your dog sustainably? From leads to harnesses, there are lots of ways to walk your dog, but not all ways are sustainable! This week we look at dog leads and showcase some fantastic […]
Guidance On Environmental Advertising
Honest Environmental Advertising Matters The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) provides guidance on environmental advertising to help businesses ensure that their ads are transparent, accurate, and compliant with regulations. Businesses have an important role in tackling climate change and other environmental harms. For companies looking to show off their environmental efforts, it’s essential to avoiding […]
Studio 91 Makes Manchester Business Greener
Studio 91 Joins Play It Green Founded in 2018, Studio 91 Media is run by a core group of video producers and a crack group of independent creative professionals. They produce content around the UK for clients of all sizes and are proud to live and work in Greater Manchester. Now, the company have joined the […]
Brilliant Eco News for 20.2.23.
There Is So Much Brilliant Eco News Every single day, people and businesses are taking steps to make sustainable changes making brilliant eco news for you to read. Whether the news inspires you to make changes or just makes you feel good, its positive action that will make you feel good. This week’s news comes […]
Weekly Tip – Pack A Reusable Shopping Bag
Do You Carry A Reusable Shopping Bag? Have you ever thought about carrying a reusable shopping bag? The first step of sustainable change is education, and through that, empowerment to make a change. Whilst it may not seem like the most exciting topic, so many people ‘mean’ to carry a reusable shopping bag, but so […]
The Agenzy Sign Up To Go Green
Play It Green Teams Up With The Agenzy The Agenzy helps companies better attract Gen-Z and assists them to become destination employers for the newest young talent. Being a Gen Z-founded company, they love the planet and have joined Play It Green. Now the company can educate its team and drive down the business footprint. […]
How Can We Inspire Others to Go Green?
Let’s Make An Environment Of Eco Change Want to inspire others to go green? There are millions of ways each of us individually can take climate action. However, ensuring our planet thrives for future generations means we all have to play our part. If you’ve already begun to embrace a more sustainable life, one of […]
Brilliant Eco News 13.2.23.
Eco News To Feel Great About If you want to read something that will make you feel good and give you hope, then look no further than today’s brilliant eco news! Our news stories focus on positive action and change that will speed up the transition to a sustainable world. With that being said, here […]
Sustainable Paint – Paint Your House Green
Weekly Tip 98 – Sustainable Paint – Paint Your House Green Spring is just around the corner and lots of people spring clean and redecorate but when decorating, have you ever considered sustainable paint? Unfortunately, not all paint is good for the environment and if you look back to the 1970s, paint even had lead […]
What is Carbon Literacy (& Why Is It Important)
What is Carbon Literacy We are all aware of climate change. But how much do we understand all its different causes and the impact we can have? This is where carbon literacy comes in. Carbon literacy is defined as: ‘an awareness of the carbon dioxide costs and impacts of everyday activities, and the ability and […]
Compex IT Takes Eco Step with Play It Green
Compex IT Joins Play It Green Compex IT help businesses make the best use of their technology and offer business owners peace of mind and complete support for all things IT. Now, Compex IT has joined forces with Play It Green to make its workforce Climate Impact and engage the team in sustainable change. Not […]
Happy Eco News 6.2.23.
Focusing On the Positives for You On Mondays, Play It Green delivers you happy eco news, so that you can start your week with a dose of good vibes and positivity. We love to shine a light on all the positive changes happening in sustainability news and the individuals that help make it happen. Hopefully, […]
Sustainable Wine – Red, White or Green?
Weekly Tip 97 – Sustainable Wine – Red, White or Green? Many people went dry for January and as they start to drink again, consumption of wine will undoubtedly go up; but have you thought about sustainable wine? With roughly 75% of adults drinking wine, it’s a lot of vino consumed and like anything with […]
Why Sustainability and Profitability Go Together
Can Sustainability and Profitability Go Together? People often wonder can sustainability and profitability can go together in a business environment. The answer is that they do go together and must go together. Sustainability for business is relatively new, and it means shifting the paradigm when it comes to making a profit. We see the effects […]
Fantastic Sustainability News – 30.1.23
Shining a Light on Great Sustainability Work Every week, Play It Green delivers the most fantastic sustainability news we can find to shine a light on the good being done. Mainstream media is focusing on the negative and makes people think it is all doom and gloom and this is not true. Positives are happening […]
Sustainable Note-Taking – Make The Switch
Weekly Tip 96 – Sustainable Note-Taking – Make The Switch Have you ever considered sustainable note-taking? Everyone takes notes throughout their lives, from school onwards, people use pens and paper or tech to record important information. But as with pretty much everything in modern life, some things are less sustainable than others. This week’s tip […]
New Consumer Research on Sustainability
Great news for sustainable businesses New consumer research on sustainability is allaying fears that going green is taking a back seat during the cost of living crisis. According to the most recent NielsenIQ survey, over two-thirds (69%) of consumers believe sustainability is more important to them than it was two years ago. Along with that, […]
Fantastic Eco News – 23.1.23.
Great news just for you Every week Play It Green brings you the latest fantastic eco news to deliver you a burst of positivity on a Monday. Whilst the world of sustainability may seem a bit scary, there is so much good going on and we should focus on that! After all, positivity breeds positivity […]