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 […]
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 […]
How to Start a Green Business and Become an Ecopreneur Guest article by Lacie Martin from Raise Them Well This week’s business tip comes from our friend, Lacie Martin at Raise Them Well and features some great advice for all the budding eco-entrepreneurs out there looking to set up a business or even a side hustle. The world needs more eco-focused business leaders and the […]
Your "Greenprint" to a Sustainable Business by Lacie Martin Many people who are passionate about the health of the planet have a new interest in starting sustainable businesses that will help make the world a healthier place to live. This article will help aspiring “ecopreneurs” learn how to build and market a green business. Why Go Green? If you’ve always dreamed of […]
The Real Cost of Milk - a Mother’s Perspective by Francesca Cook, Bitesize Epiphanies Mothers Milk is the first in a series of short animations that challenge the almost universally accepted beliefs driving us to the brink of extinction. Beliefs that cause harm to people, our planet and animals. Created by Bitesize Epiphanies, this first animation highlights the suffering of mother and baby […]
9 Ways Small Business Can Reduce Carbon Emissions by Regi Publico The largest corporations have the most significant contribution to the world’s carbon emissions. Only 100 of the hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide are responsible for 71% of the total greenhouse gas emissions since 1998. However, this doesn’t mean that the carbon footprint of small businesses doesn’t matter. The United Nations’ […]
Finding Our Carbon Feet in a World of Emissions by Emma Burlow “It’s 2122. The world has changed. Your great-great-grandchild is living on a planet that is several degrees warmer than the one you live on today. What did you do to change the course of history?” The author Robin Hobb wrote that “if you can read, you can learn anything”. Literacy is the […]
Prioritise Sustainable Living at Home by Lisa Walker We all know that it is our job to save the planet for our children and grandchildren. But, short of driving an electric car and turning off the lights when we leave a room, what can we do to offset our carbon footprint, which the Natural History Museum explains is the result […]
Is Your Bank Ethical? by David MacDonald Generally, we use banks for three main reasons: 1. A current account – generally free 2. Savings accounts – bank pays you interest on your deposits 3. Borrowing, such as a mortgage – you pay interest on the money borrowed When considering which bank or building society to […]