The #GreenWave, a time for reflection
The days after an election are times for reflection. I am so proud of the Irish, I have always loved this country, but now I can also say I love it’s modern society. A society that is inclusive and caring of all, it’s people and it’s place.
The media and social platforms keep talking about the #GreenWave, but I am not sure I agree with that term. To me, a wave is something that comes and goes, a force of nature that picks and then retreats. That is exactly the opposite of what we need, what we need is a complete change in mindset. A completely different way to look at our own lives, our jobs, our businesses and our government policies.
I wrote a blog about this a couple of weeks back, the perception out there is that running a  "Green Business" means spending a huge amount of money. Investing in solar panels, geothermal heating systems and a bunch of new technology not everyone can afford. And yes, investing in new technologies will of course reduce your Carbon Footprint, don’t get m...
#SaucyChallenge In the Hospitality Industry
After last week’s Thought of the week and after discovering that Tourism could possibly be the most polluting Industry in the world in the future I have decided to take action, but I need your help!
My mission, is to Green the Hospitality Industry one step at the time. The big dream is to run an international campaign that will reach businesses all over the globe, but I want to start at home, in Ireland, after all, are we not known to be the Green Island or Emerald Island? It is time to live up to our name!
What is the Saucy Challenge?
So here is the challenge, and how you can get behind it, weather you are in the industry or not.
One of the big pain points of my life are Individually wrapped condiments, the Mayonnaise, ketchup, sugar, salt, butter, etc. You see them all over food service businesses, bars, restaurants, cafes, hotels… Every time a packet is opened, the wrapping ends up in Landfill. Now this might seem like a small thing to you, but consider this, imagine a food busi...
Starting the Environmental Conversation
Today I looked at the definition of a “Green Hotel” and here is what google sent back to me from Wikipedia:
“An eco-hotel, or a green hotel, is an environmentally sustainable hotel or accommodation that has made important environmental improvements to its structure in order to minimise its impact on the natural environment.”
“Making environmental improvements to its structure”? It’s a bit much isn’t it? If I was a business owner, curious about greening my business, I would close the page and forget about greening my business straight away.
Improvements to a structure evoke to me SPENDING MONEY. Not just money, a small fortune more than likely.
I have always wondered, why does the Environmental conversation always start so big? Why does it keep asking regular people in the ground to insulate their homes, or buy solar panels, or invest thousands of €€€ in structural reforms in order to comply with Green living?
Big Environmental Actions
A couple of weeks ago I was delighted that th...
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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!
