{"id":4685,"date":"2023-02-01T10:12:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T09:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/?p=4685"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:20:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:20:46","slug":"eco-friendly-workplaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/eco-friendly-workplaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital ID&#8217;s &#8220;Drive to Eco&#8221; 2023: The UK&#8217;s Most Eco-Friendly Workplaces Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here at Digital ID, we&#8217;re committed to reducing our impact on the environment and continue to actively source environmentally sympathetic alternatives to all of our plastic products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we wanted to ask just how committed UK businesses are to going green?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out, the team set out to analyse thousands of orders dating back to 2021, looking specifically at products purchased from our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/eco-friendly\">eco-friendly ID card product range<\/a> to get a better insight into buying habits and locate which cities and counties in the UK have the most eco-friendly workplaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To gauge the size of the task, the team started by summarising the total number of eco-products purchased in 2021, 2022 and overall, see below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/LanyardImage_v2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"lanyards showing order statistics on eco products from 2021 and 2022\" class=\"wp-image-4762\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In total, there have been <strong>32,916<\/strong> orders for eco-products in both 2021 and 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That total of 4,781,113 items has contributed to keeping our planet cleaner and greener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at year-on-year data, this is an impressive 14.8% increase in the purchasing of eco-products, so well done to those who have made the switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Eco-Cities and Counties Revealed:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The team started the task by digging deeper into our data and categorising every eco-order via the delivery postcode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From this, we can now see the results of our top eco-cities and counties via total orders placed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TableImages_v2-1024x683.png\" alt=\"table showing top eco cities\" class=\"wp-image-4763\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TableImages_v22-1024x683.png\" alt=\"table showing top performing eco products\" class=\"wp-image-4764\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of London and the county of Greater London have purchased the most out of our eco-product range than any other city or county in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fast Facts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From the table above, the team is able to dig out some interesting points, which can be seen below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-898e9681\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-9fccf5d4\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Cheshire has the second-lowest population on our top 10 counties list.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-753d5968\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">However, 1 in 5 people in Cheshire work in an eco-friendly workplace, based on our data.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-3b9f087d\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">The city of London received 188% more eco-orders than Birmingham across 2021 and 2022 combined.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the city of Glasgow receives special mention due to its exceptional year-on-year growth in sustainable orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city saw an increase of <strong>75.9%<\/strong> in eco-product orders from 2021 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Suppose businesses in Glasgow continue to opt for more sustainable choices at this rapidly increasing rate. Could we see historical landmarks such as the City Chambers with a completely new look?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/glasgow-greenary-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"glasgow centre with more eco-trees\" class=\"wp-image-4721\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The &#8216;Not-So&#8217; Eco-Cities and Counties:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now we look at our cities and counties with not-so-eco orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TableImages_v23-1024x683.png\" alt=\"lowest performing cities\" class=\"wp-image-4765\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/TableImages_v24-1024x683.png\" alt=\"table showing eco counties\" class=\"wp-image-4766\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The city of Huddersfield and the county of Monmouthshire have the lowest numbers of eco-orders placed on record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 in 45 people in the city of Durham work in an eco-workplace, which is considerably lower than our data for Cheshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, from 2021 to 2022, they had a 34% increase in sustainable product orders, which shows that they are increasing their eco-products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s Settle the Big Debate: North VS South<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/north-south-final-1024x724.png\" alt=\"north of england divided on a map\" class=\"wp-image-4750\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Combining orders from cities and counties, workplaces in the south ordered <strong>41%<\/strong> more products in 2021 and 2022 than their counterparts in the north.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this, the north had a higher year-on-year increase in expanding their eco-products with a <strong>28.13%<\/strong> increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To summarise this, the south has placed more orders for eco-products overall. However, the north is escalating the number of orders placed much quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Could we see a change in next year&#8217;s results?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Added Extras<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from the above, the team also analysed the data to identify the standout eco product that tops the table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Slide-3-new-1024x683.png\" alt=\"sustainability staff ID card into a clear ID card holder\" class=\"wp-image-4705\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/product\/clear-open-faced-id-card-holders-2624\">clear open-faced ID card holders<\/a> take the crown, and it&#8217;s easy to see why this product took the top spot. The holder&#8217;s durable design reduces card bending, cracking and snapping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although our clear card holders took the top spot overall, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/product\/dyestar-blank-white-recycled-pvc-cards-2940\">Dyestar blank white 50% recycled PVC cards<\/a> weren&#8217;t far behind and have seen the most significant increase in sales from 2021 to 2022, with a whopping <strong>388%<\/strong> increase in sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our eco-category shows our extensive range of sustainable products on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Products featured in this category are environmentally conscious and come at no compromise to quality, such as our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/access-control\/contactless-cards\/ecopass-cards\">EcoPass cards<\/a>, which are Carbon Neutral Britain certified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Lanyards Make a Difference:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/mannequin-1024x683.png\" alt=\"image of recycled bottles with a black lanyard\" class=\"wp-image-4749\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, we decided to switch all our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/lanyards\">Lanyard<\/a> offerings from Polyester to rPET, a fabric made from recycled plastic bottles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For every 100 rPET lanyards we manufacture, 20 recycled plastic bottles are used to make the lanyard fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This method reduces single-use plastics and prevents them from entering our oceans and landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-05d2520c\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c69c8025\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">In 2021, we recycled 135,100 plastic bottles.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-c9c07199\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">In 2022, we recycled 149,120 plastic bottles.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, <strong>284,180<\/strong> plastic bottles have been recycled and transformed into lanyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/product\/black-plain-lanyards-414\">recycled plain black lanyards<\/a> are our most popular lanyards, and they have stopped 32,380 plastic bottles from entering our oceans and landfills alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go Green with EasyBadge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/MicrosoftTeams-image-7-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"EasyBadge bundle printer, cards and ribbon with eco-forest background\" class=\"wp-image-4709\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/easybadge-photo-id-card-system-bundle\">EasyBadge 3.0 bundle<\/a> is the most eco-friendly ID card printer bundle on the market. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-043deca5\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-eede9aa1\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Manufactured in the UK<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-65c9a2ce\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Reduced delivery mileage equals fewer emissions<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-b1ace731\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Made from 75% recycled materials<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-27b6e397\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M256 0C114.6 0 0 114.6 0 256c0 141.4 114.6 256 256 256s256-114.6 256-256C512 114.6 397.4 0 256 0zM406.6 278.6l-103.1 103.1c-12.5 12.5-32.75 12.5-45.25 0s-12.5-32.75 0-45.25L306.8 288H128C110.3 288 96 273.7 96 256s14.31-32 32-32h178.8l-49.38-49.38c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0l103.1 103.1C414.6 241.3 416 251.1 416 256C416 260.9 414.6 270.7 406.6 278.6z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">For every bundle sold, a new tree is planted<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Between 2021 and 2022, we saw a 58.1% increase in sales of this printer bundle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, businesses in the West Midlands have placed more EasyBadge orders than any other county in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you found this data as interesting as we did!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing sustainable product alternatives can make a huge difference when caring for our planet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to learn more about the comprehensive work undertaken by Digital ID to reduce our CO2 footprint, please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalid.co.uk\/info\/environmental-policy\">environmental policy<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*Disclaimer: All information and data correct as of 21\/03\/2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at Digital ID, we&#8217;re committed to reducing our impact on the environment and continue to actively source environmentally sympathetic alternatives to all of our plastic products. 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