Conscious Cleaning
In today’s world of instability, there are certain parts of our daily lives both personally and in business that we feel we have SOME amount of control over.Â
The COVID Climate that still shadows us daily, has reinforced the idea of personal responsibility across the globe and it came down to the simple tasks of social distancing and hygiene.
Washing your hands, cleaning down surfaces and touch points - there was and is, a real palpable fear of dropping the ball, resulting in serious consequences both for the human element and for your business.Â
Within all industries, there is a need for sanitation and cleaning. Some require it more than others. But sanitation has leapt up the scale and is now a top priority. Â
Something we can speak from experience with at the 50 Shades Greener office, is cleaning within the hospitality industry. It doesn’t matter the department that we worked in, there would always be an element of it involved.Â
Often you would find yourself working with cle...
Everyone needs a bit of dirt in their life
The pandemic has sent sanitation and hygiene to stratospheric levels of compliance for the majority of people and businesses. Never have we paid such close attention to what we touch and how we clean to keep ourselves “safe”.
It is no surprise that with such demand, the offer for new products and sanitation technologies is through the roof. I have been watching closely those systems that claim to be environmentally friendly and often get asked to comment on such new technologies.
I am not an expert, and I am always so careful with the advice I give, positive or negative. For me, when a product claims to be environmentally friendly, saying so is not enough. I want to know more detail:
- What are the exact ingredients used to make it?
- What is the process of making the product?
- Where is it made and sold?
- How is it packaged?
Trying to understand the full life cycle of a product, will allow you to spot possible environmental issues. Of course perfection is difficult, and you might ...
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Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, we’re not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isn’t just a color; it’s a lifestyle, and we live it with a bit of cheek and a lot of heart. Our team, a quirky blend of lifelong greenies, seasoned educators, and fresh innovators, believes that every little bit helps and that education is the cornerstone of sustainable change. Born from a simple idea in a hotel’s green team meeting, we've grown into a vibrant community passionate about turning the hospitality world a shade greener. We think greenwashing is as outdated as last season's fashion and are here to ensure sustainability is as authentic as it is actionable. From the early days in Doolin to the bustling workshops of today, our journey has been about making sustainability accessible, understandable, and, dare we say, fun. We don't just throw jargon around; we break it down with practical advice and real-world actions that everyone, from hotel managers to cafe owners, can take. So, whether you’re looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, we’ve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while we’re serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you can’t have a laugh while saving the planet, when can you? Join us as we continue to write our story, one green step at a time. Here’s to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive in—the water’s fine, and it’s getting greener by the minute!
