June 2026
Rooftop Beehives Look Great on a Sustainability Report. They Are Not What Wild Bees Need.
Rooftop beehives have become a popular corporate sustainability gesture. But the
science suggests they may do more harm than good for the wild bee species that are
actually in decline.
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May 2026
VSME Reporting: What Micro-Enterprises Actually Need to Do
The VSME standard is voluntary, but if you run a micro-enterprise, here is what it
covers, what you actually need to report, and why it might matter sooner than you think.
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March 2026
The ECGT: what Irish small businesses need to know about EU environmental claims rules
The EU Green Claims Directive got a lot of attention — and then was withdrawn. But
a different directive is already law and applies from September 2026. Here is what
it means for your business.
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February 2026
How to talk about sustainability without greenwashing
Most greenwashing is not deliberate. It is vague language, unverified claims, and
good intentions communicated badly. Here is how to talk about what you are doing
in a way that is honest, credible, and compliant.
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January 2026
Why Your Larger Client Is Suddenly Asking About Your Emissions
Large companies must now report their full supply chain emissions. Here is what
that means for small businesses — and how to respond without over-engineering it.
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Coming soon
What I learned running a sustainability workshop with a local community
A reflection on the first Sustainable Living Workshop at Aventine Garden: what
people actually wanted to talk about, what surprised me, and what I'll do differently
next time.
Coming soon
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