Despite the increased awareness of the climate crisis and the need for businesses of all sizes to adopt more sustainable practices, knowing where to start when it comes to making your business more sustainable and embarking on your journey to net zero can still feel like a bit of a minefield.
This collection of articles includes sustainability tips and advice for small businesses, to make it as easy as possible for you to do your bit to protect the planet. Plus information on our journey to net zero – because we are all in this together!
Welcome to “Behind the Hive”, a new feature we are trialling, where I spill the tea on everything that has been going on at Planner Bee VA Services in the last quarter. Why I’m sharing life behind the scenes at our eco Virtual Assistant business: There is so much low-quality, generic AI-generated content out there, …
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In the UK, 59% of us plan to purchase during Black Friday weekend, with a predicted average spend of £122 per person. Black Friday falls on the last Friday in November, meaning in 2024 Black Friday will be on 29th November, although many shops (particularly the retail giants) run promotions for weeks in the run-up …
Green Friday vs Black Friday: How to run an ethical promotion this November Read More »
In the UK, Overshoot Day fell on the 3rd of June. Whilst this is actually an improvement on last year, it shows we are using more than double the Earth’s resources than is sustainable.
As part of our commitment to the environment and working towards reducing our business carbon footprint, to become a net zero business, I have been conducting research as well as attending courses (including a Carbon Literacy course), to learn as much as I can about the sustainability space. As with many things, the more I …
Unlocking Net Zero: Breaking Down the Jargon for Sustainable Businesses Read More »
What does Earth Day 24 mean for you, as a small business owner? Earth Day is the biggest day of civic observance in the world – a time where we all come together to seriously consider how we can invest in our planet. This year’s Earth Day will be on Monday 22nd April 2024. Earth …
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