The world’s most successful companies treat people differently
Only 30% of employees are engaged in their jobs, which means the other 70% of our workforce are getting paid to eat, sleep, work, repeat. Finding a way to address this vast amount of people who are sleep-walking through their jobs is the task of Glen Elliot, in his new book: Build it – the Rebel […]
The truth behind China’s plastic ban – How recycling in the UK will really be affected
If you’ve heard about China’s Plastic Ban, you’re probably wondering how it will affect plastic recycling the UK… Dispelling the myths The news that China will no longer be taking the UK’s plastic waste has triggered questioning over our domestic recycling processes and the negative media coverage has left UK residents worrying that the plastic they […]
What could a plastic bottle return scheme mean for the UK?
This week we heard that the UK government is considering adopting a plastic bottle scheme, similar to one used in Norway. The scheme would see people who return their plastic bottles refunded the equivalent of 10p to 25p, depending on the size. In Norway the scheme is responsible for recycling 97% of bottles in the country […]
How to travel smart and reduce your carbon footprint without ditching your car.
Transport accounts for around a quarter of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, so travelling sustainably is one of the most important things you do to cut down your carbon footprint. Walking and cycling are the greenest options for commuting to work, with zero emissions associated to these forms of transport. But if you live far away […]
ICIPS collaboration award nomination for Warwick County Council and Local Green Points
Warwickshire County Council has been working in partnership with Local Green Points over the last 18 months to deliver the innovative Slim Your Bin campaign for residents across Warwickshire. The collaborative nature of the project and its success in improving recycling behaviours across the county has earned the campaign a nomination for the 2018 Collaboration […]
Plastic Waste: Are We on Track for a Cleaner, Greener Britain?
The UK has declared war on plastic waste, but are we making enough progress? With plastic pollution reaching near-permanent levels in our environment, urgent action is needed. In response, the government has introduced a 25-year environmental plan aimed at tackling plastic waste through policies such as plastic-free supermarket aisles, a levy on single-use plastics, and […]
Green Rewards on the rise – Our top 5 highlights from 2017
Last year was a fantastic year for Green Rewards, with some truly outstanding achievements for our Jump programme. We’re proud to share our highlights from 2017 with you below, and look forward to the exciting opportunities 2018 will bring. 1. Jump welcomes 3 new UniversitiesWe started 2017 with the launch of a Jump pilot at Bournemouth […]
Ho Ho Hold on a minute! Read this before you tuck into your mince pies …
Christmas is finally here and we are all about to head out of the office to start our festivities! Before you do make sure you read our all-important tips for having a greener Christmas: 1. Leaving the office Before heading out of the office for your Christmas break today don’t forget to do a final […]
A radical policy change is required to get the UK to its 50% target by 2020
Last week, it became clear that a radical policy change will be needed for the UK to hit its household recycling target of 50% by 2020. Figures from the end of December 2016 show a 0.6% decline from 2014’s peak of 44.8% to 44.2% at the end of 2016. These figures reveal a worrying trend that […]
Black Friday Bonanza – Read this before we sell out!!
It’s Black Friday – the day of the year where we all lose our heads at the sight of a sale sign and rush to buy more things we don’t need. Even worse for those of us sat at out computer screens, we’re inundated with emails and pop ups as every businesses under the sun tries to […]
Blue Planet II provides evidence of global warming to 14.1 million viewers
If you’ve been watching Blue Planet II you’re one of over 14.1 million viewers who have also been delighted by the scenes of polar bear cubs, giant glowing fish and surfing dolphins. Since its debut on the 29th October, the series has become the most-watched TV show of 2017 so far, beating Strictly Come Dancing and the X factor. The series has not […]
Swansea University’s Swell programme is shortlisted for Edie’s Sustainability Leaders Awards.
Our sustainability and wellbeing programme at Swansea University has been shortlisted as a finalist for the 2018 Edie Sustainability Leaders Awards, in the Engagement and Behaviour change category. The Edie awards celebrate sustainability excellence and innovation and we are thrilled that Swansea University’s programme has been recognised for its positive impact and achievements at the university. The programme, named SWell, uses […]