Teenagers Fighting Climate Change Teenagers Fighting Climate Change is written by Jake Oster, 17. Jake spent a week working alongside our CEO, Chris, to find out more about sustainability and what the industry is like. Jake finished his week with more hope for the future. Not only that but with a belief that we can all be the change […]
The Circular Economy: Building A Better Future The Circular Economy: Introduction Welcome to Play it Green’s guide to the circular economy! In this article, we explore the transformative concept of this method, where resources are used efficiently, waste is minimised, and sustainability takes centre stage. The circular economy is a regenerative system that breaks free from the traditional linear model. Instead of […]
World Environment Day: Why Should You Care World Environment Day: 2023 World Environment Day is just around the corner and is coming up on Monday 5th June. With that in mind, today, Play It Green takes a look at the day, its history and why we should all be part of it. World Environment Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness […]
Sustainability’s Meaning is More Than You Think Sustainability’s Meaning is More Than You Think Have you thought about sustainability’s meaning? Businesses are becoming more and more aware that sustainability must be an integral part of their overall company strategy. They are creating successful sustainable company models that reduce their business’s impact on the environment. But sustainability is not just about protecting the […]
Sustainability Facts: The Power of Going Green Sustainability Facts for Your Busines Want some sustainability facts? Today, sustainability is not just a buzzword, but a vital component of every business. Because of this, it’s time for us to take responsibility for our actions and reduce our impact on the planet. Sustainability facts reveal that adopting eco-friendly practices can benefit your business, the […]
Earth Day: Celebrating and Protecting the Planet Earth Day: Celebrating and Protecting the Planet Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd each year, is a global event that began in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainable practices. It was the brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson, who wanted to create a day when people could come together to focus on […]
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, […]