Weโ€™re proud to announce that inLIFE has won the UK Business Award for Sustainability

Officially recognising our bold commitment to creating a truly sustainable future for business. This national recognition celebrates organisations that go beyond greenwashing โ€” and weโ€™re honoured to be leading the way.

But this win isnโ€™t just about a trophy. Itโ€™s about a philosophy weโ€™ve woven into the very structure of how we work, where we work, and why we do what we do.

A New Vision for the Office of the Future

Back in 2023, our Managing Director, David Whitehouse, made the brave decision to move away from a traditional 1200 sq/ft office that had wow factor โ€” pool table, arcade machines and all โ€” but wasnโ€™t fit for the sustainable future we envisioned. It was big, impressive, but ultimately inefficient.

Instead, David combined his personal and professional life in a unique and powerful way: he purchased a home in Chasetown with just under an acre of historic land and developed it into both a family space and inLIFE Lodge โ€” our fully sustainable, net-zero, eco-driven office.

This was more than an office move. It was a complete reimagining of how a modern business can operate.

What Makes inLIFE Lodge Truly Sustainable?

Completed in just 3 months, inLIFE Lodge reflects our goal to combine cutting-edge technology with sustainable living โ€” not just to offset carbon, but to reduce our impact at its core.

Hereโ€™s what Stage 1 of the Lodge includes:

  • โœ… Recycled carpets and signage

  • โœ… Lodge built with repurposed & locally sourced wood

  • โœ… Smart-controlled air source heat pump

  • โœ… Solar-powered doorbell & automated lighting systems

  • โœ… Plug sockets that track kWh usage per desk

  • โœ… AI-powered lighting & motion detection

  • โœ… Recycled water pump with automated irrigation

  • โœ… Optional hybrid working days to cut travel emissions

  • โœ… 100% renewable energy web hosting for all clients

Stage 2 is now underway and includes:

  • โ˜€๏ธ Solar and wind-powered off-grid battery systems

  • ๐Ÿšฝ Recycled water toilet systems

  • ๐ŸŒธ Wildflower rooftop garden

  • ๐Ÿซ Ongoing involvement with local schools & the wider community

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Sustainability with Personality

This isnโ€™t just an office surrounded by tech. Itโ€™s a working ecosystem. The Lodge is also home to our now-famous chickens (yes, Marcus, Jeffrey, Duchess and Nugget), who provide fresh eggs for the team. The project also includes community outreach, with an open day fundraiser for Burntwood Be A Friend, featuring a guest appearance by our very own celebrity client, Wagner from The X Factor.

Follow the Build

Weโ€™ve documented the entire journey of building inLIFE Lodge from the ground up in our YouTube mini-series. From the muddy beginnings to the final smart plug install, you can see exactly how this dream became reality:

๐Ÿ‘‰ Watch the full build at inlife.co.uk/ecolodge

Join the Movement

Looking to work with a digital agency that puts people and planet first? Whether itโ€™s a sustainable website, branding, or digital strategy โ€” letโ€™s build a better future together.

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The Breakfast Club!

We attend weekly a few local Breakfast Business Networking Groups, where we share ideas and business over breakfast before the working day starts.

This not only means we have to provide the best service at all times to maintain our reputation but also means we can tap into a wide range of other quality business services in the region. Sound interesting? Click below to join us one morning for a coffee and a chat.