Drowning in packaging and we want change!
A recent survey into attitudes towards packaging shows that there’s a growing demand to reduce plastic packaging. Over 7,000 people from different European countries, including the UK, France, and Spain took part. The results show an insight into our views on sustainable packaging, recycling, and other green related policies. The results show that the majority of British consumers want […]
University of Reading launches sustainability programme
The University of Reading has launched a gamified sustainability programme to all of its 4,000 UK employees, including academic and support staff. The Jump programme, provided by engagement specialist Green Rewards, was piloted by four teams, making up 500 employees overall, from May to July 2018… Read more
Green Jumping in FM
Jump, the University of Reading’s sustainability engagement programme has been launched. Successfully piloted earlier this year, Jump drives positive action by encouraging employees to take part in sustainability activities; reducing energy and water use, travelling sustainably, minimising waste and responsible purchasing… Read more
Praise for Waltham Forest recycling rewards
Charities have welcomed donations totalling £650 raised by people who were rewarded for their recycling efforts. Haven House Children’s Hospice in Woodford Green, Branches homeless hostel in Walthamstow, and Mind Waltham Forest each received a share of the donations from households across the borough… Read more
Be more green this Black Friday.
This Friday is Black Friday, which means a day of shopping, great bargains, and irresistibly discounted items. The day is known to mark the beginning of the festive shopping period, with consumers heading to the shops in their masses. From clothing to electricals, homewares and everything in between, there are endless deals – people go wild for […]
Jump: Scottish courts launch
The Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service (SCTS) has launched an employee engagement programme to boost wellbeing. The six-month Jump pilot programme is being offered to 200 employees at Glasgow Sheriff Court, in partnership with facilities management provider Atalian Servest… Read more
Scottish courts to trial gamification in staff
SCTS has become the first Scottish public sector body to sign up to Jump (Green Rewards), a programme for sustainable behaviour change. The Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) has partnered with facilities management provider Atalian Servest to trial a six-month behaviour change pilot aimed at reducing environmental impacts and boosting employee wellbeing. Read more
Sustainable transport matters, even if it’s not in the budget!
In October, the UK Government released its 2018 Budget. From an environmental perspective, the Budget was not in our favour; lacking the essential funding to tackle the major environmental challenges we face and giving no reference to climate change. A questionable decision, considering the recent UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s recent report. This stressed the urgency […]
Epping Forest recycling rewards have been getting residents to sort their recycling
Flat blocks which have addressed historically poor recycling have helped charities via a new scheme. For the last year the Epping Forest Recycling Rewards have been giving kickbacks to people who live in blocks of flats where contamination in recycling has been high… Read more
Have an eco-friendly Halloween!
We’re speeding through October, and Halloween is just around the corner. Get your pumpkins carved, your costumes sorted, and your sweet treats ready. Here we have a few tips on how to be conscious about your waste this Halloween. Get creative with your costumes Dressing up on Halloween can be great fun for all ages, […]
We can all make a difference.
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a critical report earlier this month expressing serious concerns for the future of our planet as we know it. The world’s leading climate scientists warned that urgent and unprecedented changes are needed to limit climate change catastrophe. They even stated that we have just 12 years to keep global […]
Universities pledge to slash carbon emissions
Universities pledge to slash emissions in bid to lead UK’s low-carbon transition. The Vice Chancellors of five UK universities have signed the Government’s Emissions Reduction Pledge in a bid to help accelerate the nation’s transition towards a net-zero carbon economy. Read more