Sustainability Series: Apps For A Greener Lifestyle
One of the keys to successfully living a more sustainable lifestyle is collaboration, and in our fast-paced society it can sometimes be difficult to find ways to make those connections. Luckily, there are lots of clever-clogs out in the world who have coupled our love of our phones with ways to build communities, local or […]
Sustainability Quick Wins: Part 3 – Transport & Commuting
One of the biggest environmental factors in the workplace is, perhaps unsurprisingly, travel. I don’t know about you, but I don’t pay too much mind to my commute to and from the office each day, it’s just part of day-to-day life! That said, when the leadership team here at Indigo Swan looked into our […]
Sustainability Quick Wins: Part 2 – Recycle, Refill, Reuse
When we’re talking about sustainability in general, the topic of plastic waste is almost always the first thing people think about. We’ve all seen photos of turtles caught in plastic rings from drinks cans, and while they’re less common now (most companies use boxes instead these days) it’s an image that stays with me, […]
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and it takes place between Monday 13th and Sunday 19th May. The theme is ‘Movement: moving for our mental health’, which is set by the Mental Health Foundation. Exercise has been proven to reduce anxiety and depression and is a great way to help reduce stress and help […]
Sustainability Quick Wins: Part 1 – Have A Light Bulb Moment
There’s a lot that can be done for any business looking to make positive changes for the sake of sustainability. Some big and impressive, but most are small and easy to achieve. It might sound twee and perhaps a little like a fastidious parent checking regularly on the thermostat to make certain the kids haven’t […]
Energy Saving Tips for Schools & Businesses
Minimising energy consumption within a school or business is something that has taken on a matter of urgency due to the recent energy crisis and price increases, with lots of organisations looking at ways they can be more energy efficient. We’ve put together some key tips and advice on ways you can reduce your consumption […]
Sustainable Food
When it comes to being sustainable, there are lots of areas we can make changes in, to ensure we are living a more sustainable life, such as the products we buy for our home, or the way in which we travel. Another big way in which we can be more ethical and sustainable, is by […]
Energy Security Strategy
On the 6th of April 2022 the government published its Energy Security Strategy, which many had hoped would contain policies to address a mounting number of concerns. As would be expected it delivered for some, but others felt there were missed opportunities and could have gone further. The policies recognise that we need to move […]
5 Reasons to Consider Solar PV for your Business
Never has there been a better time for your business to evaluate its environmental approach. Now more than ever, consumers are choosing brands based upon their sustainable outlook and how they support a greener way of living. From sustainable fashion to eco-friendly products, planting trees to renewable energy (including solar) – as consumers it’s important […]
Sustainable Travel
There are lots of areas that we can look at incorporating more sustainable ways of living such as fashion and homeware. There has been a lot of talk recently around the area of sustainability, especially within the travel industry, with many businesses and individuals looking at different ways of reducing their carbon footprint in order […]