Carbon Reduction Plan - Why Have One? Why Have a Carbon Reduction Plan? The government is now requiring certain businesses to have a Carbon Reduction Plan, but why? In response to the increasing threat of climate change, the UK government has established a legally binding target of Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. Furthermore, to achieve this goal, the government has introduced […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Climate Change, What It Is, & What We Can Do A Q&A on Climate Change, What It Is, and What We Can Do With so much conflicting information we receive almost daily, it’s hard to know exactly what climate change really is – and more importantly, what we can do about it. So today, Play It Green presents some tips and information on how climate […]
The Easiest Ways To Go Green The Easiest Ways to Go Green It’s the new year, and for many, January is a time to pick up a new hobby, live healthier, or save more money. Yet, there’s one resolution you could make which will help you accomplish all three of these and more: living more sustainably. Moreover, while this sounds like […]
Most Read Sustainability Education 2022 Sustainable Change Starts With Sustainability Education Sustainable change starts with education and that’s why Play It Green releases sustainability education articles every Wednesday. These articles are never too complicated and will help you with one element of sustainable change. By making these micro changes, over time your behaviour and consciousness will become more sustainable! Here […]
What’s The Difference Between Net Zero and Carbon Neutral? Net Zero, Carbon Neutral: What’s the difference? Are you asking yourself what’s the difference between Net Zero and Carbon Neutral? The two terms are often used interchangeably but in truth, they are not the same. Today, an increasing number of businesses make commitments to go carbon neutral, net-zero, or even climate positive. But if we […]
Why Education is Critical for Sustainability Why Education is Critical for Sustainability To solve climate change, we all need to live more sustainably. However, that can be easier said than done. Most people know to recycle or turn the lights off, but have no idea what to do next to lower their footprint. On top of that, a lot of messaging […]
What is the Circular Economy? What is the Circular Economy? The idea of a circular economy has been around for a long time. While it was once a fringe topic, it has now gained popularity among environmentalists, governments, and businesses as one of the most promising solutions to our planet’s environmental issues. To understand the circular economy, you first have […]