Weekly Tip 43: Ditch the Cotton Buds A good rule for leading a more sustainable life is to ditch anything you can only use once. While water bottles and straws get a lot of attention, cotton buds may be one of the worst offenders. In the U.K., around 1.8 billion are used and thrown away every single year, causing huge devastation to our […]
Weekly Tip 42: Snack on Some Insects By now, most of you likely know about the environmental impact of meat. Between the incredibly high volume of greenhouse gases released and the huge swathes of land needed, it’s obvious to see why. This environmental problem is only made worse by the fact that the human population is still growing, expected to […]
Weekly Tip 41 - Get New Workout Gear It’s the last day of 2021, and people around the world will be making their New Year’s Resolutions. Unsurprisingly, one of the most common resolutions this year is to exercise more. Whether to get fit, lose weight, or improve their mental health, over half of all Brits plan to commit to new exercise plans in 2022. […]
Weekly Tip 40 - Drink Sustainably With the festive season upon us, drinks often start flowing more freely. In fact, over the 12 days of Christmas, the average Brit will get through 18 pints of beer, three bottles of wine, one bottle of spirits and four glasses of fortified wine – or 137 units of alcohol. While many will be aware […]
Weekly Tip 39 - Feed Your Pet Sustainably All humans have a carbon footprint, but have you ever thought about the carbon footprint of your pet? Over the pandemic, while most people were stuck at home, U.K. pet ownership grew to a record 59% of households. Unsurprisingly, cats and dogs were the most popular, with an estimated 24m of them across the […]
Weekly Tip 38 - Ditch Wrapping Paper The festive season is upon us, and Christmas, the most celebrated holiday in the U.K., is just around the corner. It is a time we can all enjoy ourselves in the company of our family and friends. Yet, it is also the season we eat the most food, spend the most money, and create […]
Weekly Tip 37 - Change Your Toilet Roll As I’m sure all of our Play it Green members know, there are literally millions of different ways to lead a more sustainable life. Yet, one area of waste that often gets overlooked is, well, your own bodily waste. Toilet paper is a global multibillion-dollar industry, and it’s anything but environmentally friendly. The first and […]
Weekly Tip 36 - Cut Down on Meat When was the last time you went an entire day without eating meat? A major study released earlier this year found that global food production is responsible for a third of all greenhouse gas emissions, with meat causing twice the pollution of plant-based foods. Looking at the emissions of 171 crops and 16 […]
Weekly Tip 35 - Use Your Waste Household waste can have a negative impact on the environment, wildlife, and public health. A report by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural affairs showed that British households create over 26m tonnes of waste each year. That’s the weight of around 260 large cruise ships. It also means that the average person […]
Weekly Tip 34 - Choose Reusable Coffee Pods Coffee, interestingly, is the second most traded commodity after crude oil. It has been drunk for thousands of years all around the world, yet the way we consume this beverage has changed a lot. Coffee pods and the machines that go with them have become commonplace in many households since their introduction only […]
Weekly Tip 33: Switch Up Your Wallet Wallets are a practical everyday item and fashion accessory that almost everyone owns, but have you ever thought about their environmental impact? The vast majority of wallets and purses are made of leather and a common misconception is that since it is a natural, organic material, it is therefore better for the environment. This, […]