Sustainability

August 29, 2022
Den building

Forest activities: How to build the perfect den

When was the last time you went deep into the forest and built a den? As the summer vacation season approaches, we’re all looking for ways […]
August 17, 2022
oldest tree in the world

Could this be the oldest tree in the world?

Older than the pyramids, the longest living things on earth are thought to be trees. For many years, scientists have believed California to be home to […]
June 22, 2022
Sustainable magazines

Are printed magazines a sustainable branding choice?

Printed magazines are fantastic branding tools. Consumers love the high-quality, tactile experience that stands apart from the ephemeral nature of digital media. But can they be […]
May 17, 2022
Doughnut economy

What is the doughnut economy?

It has inspired and been referenced by a diverse selection of scholars, protest movements and international organizations – but what exactly is the doughnut economy? And […]
April 22, 2022
Ban on single use plastics

Update on the EU’s plastic ban

The ban on single use plastics came into effect on July 3, 2021, across all EU member states and the EU continues to lead the agenda […]
March 21, 2022
Bolsonaro's dangerous climate denier

Jair Bolsonaro: the world’s most dangerous climate denier?

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was named the world’s most dangerous climate denier by Rolling Stone magazine last year. Deforestation has soared under his presidency. And his […]
March 8, 2022
The sustainable way of buying paper

The sustainable way to buy paper

Sustainability is increasingly important for consumers – and, therefore, for businesses. Creating a more sustainable office is a key part of the response. Business Optimizer looks […]
February 8, 2022
UN partners with Xerox

UN partners with Xerox to make printing greener

A partnership between the United Nations and print company Xerox during the COP 26 summit in Glasgow offers some interesting ideas for businesses as we all […]
January 7, 2022
Planning ahead for a greener year

Planning ahead for a greener and more sustainable year

What is on your list of resolutions this year? For many of us, it will be making a switch to a more sustainable future. Here’s how […]
December 14, 2021
Swaps for a sustainable Christmas

Simple swaps for a sustainable Christmas

Is it possible to have a more sustainable Christmas? We look at some of the simple swaps you could make this year. Our awareness of the […]
December 2, 2021
COP26

After COP26 is 1.5C still alive?

In the aftermath of the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP26, there has been much debate over whether the climate conference was a success or […]
November 11, 2021
forest fire

Year-round care reduces risk of forest fire

Good forest management has many benefits. Importantly for local communities and for the environment, year-round care can help to prevent forest fires. With fire becoming an […]
November 4, 2021

Eucalyptus globulus: Giant of the forest

Did you know that not all paper is the same? The choice of the wood pulp from which to make paper can have an impact on […]