Blended Working - Good for you. Good for the Environment.
18 months ago, the âWork from Homeâ movement was building momentum, but for the vast majority of office workers, the concept of having a permanent full time office seemed unlikely.
The pandemic saw something we never thought we would witness in our lifetime, where industry and businesses grounded to a halt, forcing workers to remain within the confines of their homes.
Following the governmentâs recent announcement to ease restrictions on returning to the workplace from September 20th, we are going to see a large percentage of the workforce leave this familiar space. For some this will be a positive progression, others not so much.
Recently, one of my team members was on his way to Dublin city and rang me to say how abysmal the traffic difference was in the city centre compared to even the past weeks. The dreaded commute and traffic has finally returned.
Those who are eager to get back to socialising with work colleagues and separating their professional and personal lives will acce...
Sustainability in Film & TV
Lockdown life was and is tough. People do what they can to get through it and one such thing for me, was watching TV in the evening. Escapism was easy and I am privileged to have access to free TV and films.Â
Viewing my favourite shows however, I began to notice something that I hadnât before. The vast majority of our TV and film productions are reflections of our own lives and reality. We see ourselves in the characters and how they live their lives and thatâs often why we enjoy a show so much. The simple, daily tasks they carry out are much the same as ourselves.
Daily actions such as purchasing a takeaway coffee - how often do you see the character bring a keep cup? The storyline doesnât have to revolve around this but for me, it should be normalised behaviour at the very least. Do they have a keep water bottle when working out on screen? Or is it a plastic bottle? Do they segregate waste as they discuss the latest local love affair in the kitchen?
Love Island for example, it may...
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Who We Are: Fifty Shades Greener
Sustainability with a side of sass!
At Fifty Shades Greener, weâre not your typical sustainability crowd. Here, green isnât just a color; itâs 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 hotelâs 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 youâre looking to start your green journey or you're trying to make your business a beacon of sustainability, weâve got the know-how and the can-do attitude to help you make it happen. And while weâre serious about what we do, we believe a little humor goes a long way. After all, if you canât 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. Hereâs to making sustainability not just a necessity, but a norm. Ready to add a little green to your scene? Dive inâthe waterâs fine, and itâs getting greener by the minute!
