Sustainable Activewear: Better Training, Less Carbon
Sustainable Activewear: Introduction Sustainable Activewear has become a hot topic every January, usually right after people realise their new gym kit came wrapped in plastic and guilt. We all want clothes that move, stretch, breathe, and survive more than three washes. The problem is that most activewear is built for performance first, and the planet […]
Sustainability Reporting: Build Reports That Work
Sustainability Reporting: Introduction Sustainability Reporting has moved from a specialist exercise to a core business activity. It now influences planning, investment decisions, customer trust, and long-term resilience. Many teams feel under pressure, yet the issue is rarely a lack of effort. The real challenge is structure. When the foundations behind Sustainability Reporting are unclear, the […]
Jigsaw4u x Play It Green: New Charity Partner
Jigsaw4u: Introduction We are proud to announce that Jigsaw4u is now part of the Play It Green charity partner network. They were chosen by Play It Green member Wellnergy Festival and are now available for all Play It Green members to select as their nominated charity. Jigsaw4u is a long-established community charity providing specialist mental […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for January 19th
Sustainability News for January 19th: Introduction Sustainability News for January 19th highlights progress that feels grounded rather than headline-hunting. These are stories about momentum quietly building across transport and energy, supported by policy, investment, and practical delivery. From the UK car industry moving closer to its electric vehicle targets, to Japan backing low-carbon electricity with […]
Sustainable Pickling: Save Money & Support Health
Sustainable Pickling: Introduction Sustainable pickling is a practical food habit that solves several everyday problems at once. It saves money, reduces food waste, and cuts down on packaging, while producing food that lasts longer and supports digestion. Long before fridges, plastic containers, or global supply chains, people relied on salt, water, and time to preserve […]
A-Z of Sustainability – The Letter A
A-Z of Sustainability – The Letter A: Introduction The A-Z of Sustainability – The Letter A launches a new monthly guide that turns complex ideas into clear, practical language. Once people understand the terms, they take part with more confidence. Culture shifts from interest to action, and businesses begin to see how sustainability links daily […]
Member in Focus: The Eco Coffee Company
The Eco Coffee Company: Introduction The Eco Coffee Company has been a long-standing member of the Play It Green community, and their approach has stayed consistent throughout. Focus on quality coffee, supply practical sustainable products, and make environmental action visible where it actually shows up, in everyday use. They work with cafés, universities, tourist attractions, […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for January 12th
Sustainability News for January 12th: Introduction Welcome to the Sustainability News for January 12th, where we share steady progress that continues even when the wider world feels uncertain. This week’s stories come from very different places, yet they share a common theme. Businesses are staying engaged. Infrastructure is delivering results. Long-term investment is beginning to […]
Sustainable Supplements: Cleaner Health in 2026
Sustainable Supplements: Introduction Sustainable Supplements are gaining attention as people reset their routines for the new year. Many of us reach for vitamins or powders in January, yet rarely think about the hidden footprint behind them. From plastic tubs to intensive ingredient sourcing, supplements can sit quietly on the shelf while carrying a bigger impact […]
A New Year of Action: Making Circularity Work
Guest Post by Ciruclarity Expert, Rachel Sheila Kan Introduction A new year often arrives feeling like a blank page, and for many businesses, it becomes a moment to reflect on how circularity fits into the way work actually gets done. Adding sustainability or circularity into business life can easily feel like one more demand layered […]
Sustainability News for 2026: Our Hopes
Sustainability News for 2026: Introduction The Sustainability News for 2026 starts the year with three ideas that feel both realistic and exciting. Each one tackles a part of daily life we depend on. How we power our homes and workplaces, how we treat materials once we are finished with them and how we grow food […]
The Top Sustainability Tips of 2025
The Top Sustainability Tips of 2025: Introduction This week, we look back at 2025. The fun thing about looking back at the Top Sustainability Tips 2025 is discovering what people genuinely cared about. We publish a lot of content, yet the most read articles of the year were not grand or technical. They were everyday […]
Nature Repair Report 2025
A Message from Our Founder Welcome to our summary nature repair report 2025. This year has been a landmark for all of us at Play It Green. We began with a simple idea. Help people reduce their footprints, repair the planet and regive to good causes. I never imagined that idea growing into a community […]
Top 3 Sustainability News Stories of 2025
Top 3 Sustainability News Stories: Introduction The Top 3 Sustainability News Stories of 2025 show how far we have come this year. As the last news round-up of 2025, it feels right to look back at the moments that shifted thinking, changed sectors, and gave us a fresh sense of what progress can look like. […]
Sustainable New Years Resolutions: Small Steps That Stick
Sustainable New Years Resolutions: Introduction Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions feel a lot more appealing when you are still full of leftovers and wondering where the week went. Boxing Day has a special talent for making us reflective and slightly confused about what day it is. It is also the perfect moment to plan gentle changes […]
Top Business Sustainability Tips of 2025
Top Business Sustainability Tips: Introduction As the year comes to a close, our last business tip of the year looks back and brings you the Top Business Sustainability Tips of 2025. These are the pieces businesses returned to again and again. They were read, shared, bookmarked and, most importantly, used. This roundup pulls together the […]
Positive Sustainability News for December 22nd
Sustainability News for December 22nd: Introduction The Sustainability News for December 22nd brings three stories that capture real progress across packaging, fashion, and technology. Each one shows how practical action can shape a better year ahead. As always, the Play It Green community proves that steady steps create meaningful change. These stories show that the […]
Food Waste: Better Eating Without Filling the Bin
Food Waste: Introduction Food Waste solutions feel especially useful at this time of year. Most people head into December with good intentions and come out with a fridge full of leftovers that quietly pass their best. It is a familiar cycle. We buy more, cook more and forget how quickly it all adds up. This […]
Sustainability Books to Reset Your Thoughts for ’26
Sustainability Books: Introduction Sustainability Books are a perfect fit for the festive break, when work slows and you finally get the space to settle down with something that sharpens your thinking. Many people use this time to reset their minds and prepare for the year ahead, and the right reading can shift how you plan, […]
Positive Sustainability News for December 15th
Sustainability News for December 15th: Introduction The Sustainability News for December 15th brings three encouraging stories that show how practical action can help shape a greener future. This week, farmers, retailers and global companies take important steps that link environmental care with clear benefits for people and supply chains. It reflects the same spirit that […]
Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper: Better, Greener Gifting
Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper: Introduction Eco-Friendly Wrapping Paper might not sound like the star of the festive season, yet it quietly decides whether your presents create joy or a small landfill avalanche. As we inch closer to Christmas, birthdays, and every other excuse to hand over a neatly covered box, choosing wrapping that is kinder to […]
Green Procurement: Save Costs, Carbon and Risk
Green Procurement: Introduction Green Procurement has just taken a major step forward. The World Economic Forum, in partnership with Kearney, has released the new Green Procurement Playbook, a practical guide to help Chief Procurement Officers and business leaders turn sustainability targets into measurable action. With supply chains responsible for over 90% of corporate emissions, procurement […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for December 8th
Sustainability News for December 8th: Introduction The sustainability news for December 8th brings three uplifting stories that show how simple ideas can help build a cleaner future. This week we look at Waitrose using invisible labels to uncover real recycling data, Royal Mail launching the UK’s largest micro electric vehicle fleet, and UK rooftop solar […]
Sustainable Christmas Trees: Greener Celebrations
Sustainable Christmas Trees: Introduction Sustainable Christmas Trees are the perfect way to celebrate the festive season while caring for the planet. Whether you love the scent of pine or prefer a perfectly shaped artificial tree, there are eco-friendly options for everyone. This week, we’re unwrapping the history of Christmas trees, exploring their environmental impact, and […]
Climate Action and the SDGs – A Winning Approach
Climate Action and the SDGs: Introduction Climate Action and the SDGs (sustainable development goals) sit at the centre of how modern business can thrive. They link social progress, environmental protection, and economic growth. Companies that understand this connection are building stronger operations and preparing for a future that rewards responsibility. The United Nations created the […]
Real Circularity 101: An Expert View
By Rachel Sheila Kan, Managing Director of Circular Earth and Circularity expert Real Circularity 101: Introduction Many people ask me as a Circularity Professional, what is Circularity?I often hear, “Are you in recycling?” Many people have the preconception that it is simply about reusing an item many times.They might picture pre-loved fashion, giving something a […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for December 1st
Sustainability News for December 1st: Introduction Welcome to Inspiring Sustainability News for December 1st, where we share the good news that too often gets overlooked. This week’s stories celebrate recovery, innovation, and responsibility. From Natural England’s ambitious plan to restore nature across the UK to Australia’s solar-powered free electricity scheme and Happy Egg’s zero-emission transport […]
Sustainable Whisky: Raise a Glass to a Better Dram
Sustainable Whisky: Introduction Sustainable whisky proves you can raise a glass to the planet without losing any flavour. From small craft distilleries to global icons, the whisky world is quietly going green, swapping fossil fuels for renewables and fertilisers for regenerative farming. It’s a transformation that keeps the soul of whisky alive but trims down […]
Nature Repair Report for November 2025
Nature Repair Report for November 2025: Introduction The nature repair report for November 2025 sees us reach an incredible milestone, over 1 million trees, mangroves, and sea kelp planted across our global restoration sites. Every single one represents the collective effort of our community and partners working together to repair the planet. This month, our […]
The Positive Career Coach x Play It Green
The Positive Career Coach: Introduction We are very happy to welcome The Positive Career Coach, founded by Andy Nelson, to the Play It Green community. Andy supports mid-career professionals who to pivot into planet positive work without starting again. His approach blends behavioural psychology, design thinking and years of leadership experience to help people move […]