Inspiring Sustainability News for November 24th
Sustainability News for November 24th: Introduction The Sustainability News for November 24th brings three stories that highlight progress across food, transport, and farming. From Waitrose’s £1 million investment in regenerative agriculture to rapid growth in the UK’s EV charging network and Danone’s new Milk Academy for dairy farmers, the shift to sustainability is gathering speed. […]
Sustainable Spices: Great Flavour, Lower Footprint
Sustainable Spices: Introduction Sustainable Spices are adding a pinch of planet-friendly flavour to kitchens everywhere. From cumin and cinnamon to pepper and paprika, these small ingredients have big global footprints. The good news? You can spice up your meals without heating up the planet. This week, we’re exploring how centuries of trade, taste, and tradition […]
Carbon Footprint: Measure It Or Miss Out
Carbon Footprint: Introduction If you are not measuring your carbon footprint, you are making decisions in the dark. Every journey, product and supplier adds to it, yet most companies still have no idea where their emissions come from. That gap is not only an environmental problem. It is a financial one. Investors, regulators and customers […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for 17th November
Sustainability News for 17th November: Introduction Welcome to the Sustainability News for 17th November, where we celebrate progress that brightens our collective path to a greener future. From hospitals across England installing solar panels to save millions, to Cadbury testing recyclable paper tubs, and renewables overtaking coal globally, these stories prove that momentum is building. […]
Sustainable Blankets: Warmer You, Better Planet
Sustainable Blankets: Introduction Sustainable blankets are the secret to staying warm without heating up the planet. As the cold sets in and we reach for comfort, few of us realise that our cosy throws can carry a heavy environmental cost. Traditional blankets often use synthetic fibres made from fossil fuels, wrapped in plastic packaging and […]
COP30: Why It Matters for Business
COP30: Introduction COP30 will be one of the most significant climate conferences yet. It marks thirty years since the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change was signed and ten years since the Paris Agreement set the goal of keeping global warming well below two degrees and aiming for one point five. Hosted in Belém in […]
Aventus x Play It Green: New Collaboration
Aventus: Introduction We’re proud to welcome Aventus, a leading international recruitment consultancy based in Dubai, as the newest member of the Play It Green community. As our first partner in the United Arab Emirates, Aventus is taking meaningful action by connecting business success with positive impact. The company has subscribed to our climate focused workforce […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for 10th November
Sustainability News for 10th November: Introduction Welcome to the Sustainability News for 10th November. You won’t see these stories leading the headlines on mainstream media, but positive change is happening everywhere. That’s why the Play It Green community keeps shining a light on progress that matters. From green hydrogen in Japan to Britain’s clean energy […]
Sustainable Bath Time: Planet-Kind Relaxation
Sustainable Bath Time: Introduction Sustainable Bath Time is about more than bubbles and candles. It is about turning your bathroom into a place where relaxation meets responsibility. The average person spends hundreds of hours in the bath or shower each year, and what we pour down the drain matters. From eco-friendly soaps to refillable bottles […]
Climate Ages: Why Stories are Important
Climate Ages: Introduction I’ve spent years reading stories written in stone. As a paleontologist and ecologist, I’ve pieced together Earth’s history from fossils, ancient pollen, and sediment layers that remember climates from millions of years ago. But what surprised me most wasn’t the science itself. It was how hard it is to get those stories […]
The Sustainability Value Matrix: Green Opportunity
The Sustainability Value Matrix: Introduction The Sustainability Value Matrix is based on the Sustainable Value Framework created by Stuart L. Hart and Mark B. Milstein in 2003. It is a simple two by two model that helps businesses see how deeply sustainability is built into their operations and whether their actions are focused on compliance […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for November 3rd
Sustainability News for November 3rd: Introduction Welcome to the Sustainability News for November 3rd, where this week brings powerful reminders that positive change is happening all around us. The Play It Green community knows that sharing progress fuels action, and these stories show how nations, nature, and businesses are working together for a greener future. […]
Sustainable Wellies: Green Steps in Any Weather
Sustainable Wellies: Introduction Sustainable Wellies are the ultimate October essential. With the clocks going back in the UK and evenings turning darker, dog walks and countryside strolls get muddier and wetter. It is the season when a reliable pair of boots can make or break your day. Choosing Sustainable Wellies means you can keep your […]
Nature Repair Report For October 2025
Nature Repair Report for October 2025: Introduction This Nature Repair Report for October 2025 takes us back to Kenya’s coastal regions of Kwale and Kilifi, where mangrove restoration is transforming both ecosystems and livelihoods. In partnership with veritree, local communities are combining traditional knowledge with new science to deliver a future where nature and people […]
Green Island Festival: Positive Impact and Legacy
Green Island Festival: Introduction Play It Green partner, Green Island Festival has grown into one of Manchester’s most exciting grassroots celebrations, uniting music, culture, and community impact. Founded in 2021, the event blends diverse lineups with a strong social and environmental mission. Now, for the 2025 season, every ticket plants a tree, mangrove, or sea […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for October 27th
Sustainability News for October 27th: Introduction The Sustainability News for October 27th is here to remind us that progress is happening, even if it rarely makes the front page. While mainstream headlines often focus on crisis and conflict, real innovators are quietly reshaping the world for the better. This week’s stories highlight breakthroughs rewriting the […]
Sustainable Coats: Cool Winter Fashion
Sustainable Coats: Introduction Sustainable coats are a must this season. Autumn’s chill has arrived, the clocks are about to change, and that means one thing: it’s time to dig out your winter coat. If yours has seen better days, now is the perfect moment to swap it for something warmer, longer-lasting, and kinder to the […]
Key Sustainability Trends of 2025
Key Sustainability Trends of 2025: Introduction As we work through the last quarter of the year, this week we highlight the key sustainability trends of 2025. The trends are showing how sustainability has become a baseline for business. Regulators, investors, and customers now expect real action and transparent reporting. Companies that adapt are finding resilience […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for October 20th
Sustainability News for October 20th: Introduction Welcome to the Sustainability News for October 20th, where we highlight the positive progress that often slips past the headlines. We know that change is happening all around us,. From supermarkets protecting oceans, to renewable energy outcompeting nuclear, and scientists making hydrogen from thin air. This week’s stories prove […]
Eco-Friendly Candles: Light Up Without the Guilt
Eco-Friendly Candles: Introduction Eco-Friendly Candles are the perfect way to bring warmth into darker evenings without lighting up the planet’s carbon footprint. With the nights drawing in, there is nothing like the cosy glow of candlelight. The trouble is that many candles are not as innocent as they look. Paraffin wax, chemical fragrances, and wasteful […]
The Three Pillars of Sustainability: Our Guide
The Three Pillars of Sustainability: Introduction The Three Pillars of Sustainability (ESG) are environmental, social, and governance. Together they provide the framework for how businesses approach sustainability, resilience, and long-term growth. Each pillar focuses on different priorities, but the real strength comes when they are treated as connected. Environmental health underpins stability, social responsibility creates […]
Waste Consult x Play It Green: New Member
Waste Consult x Play It Green: Introduction We’re thrilled to welcome Waste Consult, the independent waste consultancy, to the Play It Green community! Founded by Neil Smith, Waste Consult helps organisations across the UK cut costs, stay compliant, and improve sustainability. Their team simplifies waste management by offering clear, expert advice. From waste audits to […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for 13th October
Sustainability News for 13th October: Introduction Welcome to this week’s Sustainability News for 13th October. At Play It Green, we know positive stories don’t always make headlines, so we share them with our community to remind everyone that progress is happening. This week brings three uplifting stories: global asset owners holding firm on ESG commitments […]
Sustainable Halloween: Treat, Don’t Trick the Planet
Sustainable Halloween: Introduction Sustainable Halloween doesn’t mean missing out on the fun – it just means your pumpkins aren’t the only things going green. Each year, mountains of plastic costumes, chemical face paints, and sugary treats wrapped in non-recyclable packaging end up haunting our bins long after the ghosts and ghouls have gone. That’s why […]
The Danger of Greenwashing
Greenwashing: Introduction Greenwashing is not just a marketing misstep. It’s a serious business risk that can cost companies their reputation, revenue, and even their future. As demand for sustainable products grows, so does scrutiny. Customers, investors, regulators, and employees are watching closely, and any hint of dishonesty can undo years of brand building. This article […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for 6th October
Sustainability News for 6th October: Introduction Welcome to the Sustainability News for 6th October, where we shine a light on positive change. Mainstream news often hides progress behind negative headlines, but real solutions are happening every day. This week we share stories about clean energy replacing fossil fuels, major UK investment in low carbon shipping, […]
Sustainable Hot Chocolate: Ethical Indulgence
Sustainable Hot Chocolate: Introduction Sustainable Hot Chocolate is exactly what we need as the nights get darker, the clocks prepare to go back, and the chill sets in. Few things beat wrapping your hands around a steaming mug of cocoa, but traditional hot chocolate carries bitter aftertastes such as deforestation, unfair wages, and heavy water […]
5 Sustainability Developments You Should Know
Sustainability Developments: Introduction Sustainability developments are reshaping business. Regulations now set the floor, and compliance is only seen as the minimum standard. The companies that thrive are those moving beyond box-ticking, using sustainability to strengthen strategy, build trust, and unlock growth. Today we share five developments that show where the biggest shifts are happening and […]
Play It Green x Epos Ready: New Partnership
Epos Ready: Introduction We’re excited to announce a new partnership between Play It Green and Epos Ready, who are now facilitating our hospitality sustainability initiative. Together, we’re helping hotels, restaurants, and venues build sustainability, nature repair and social impact into everyday operations. Through this partnership, every participating business will receive free sustainability education for staff, […]
Inspiring Sustainability News for 29th September
Sustainability News for 29th September: Introduction Welcome the Sustainability News for 29th September, where we share positive updates that prove change is possible. With so much focus on problems, it is refreshing to celebrate solutions. From hedgehog highways to European action on waste, and M&S backing regenerative farming, these stories highlight how progress can take […]