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First Renew Shops open in partnership between GMCA & SUEZ, benefiting residents and the environment
Based on donations so far, an estimated 600 tonnes will be diverted from waste to recycling each year, reducing energy, carbon and supporting Greater Manchester’s target to be a carbon neutral green city-region by 2038.
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Urban Pioneer Natural Capital Accounts
This report is a natural capital account developed for Greater Manchester and its 10 districts.
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Greater Manchester Natural Capital Investment Plan
The need to establish and implement a Natural Capital Investment Plan to mobilise existing and new sources of funding was a priority outcome from the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Green Summit in March 2018.
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Greater Manchester’s Nature Recovery Plan
Greater Manchester is one of five areas selected by the Government to pilot the development of a Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
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Nature: Making Us Healthier and Happier
Across Greater Manchester, our environment is hard at work. Our trees clean the air and help to prevent flooding across the city region. They can also make our streets quieter, cooler and more resilient to climate change. Wildlife corridors provide ways for insects, amphibians and small mammals to move around freely. Our environment helps to look after all living things.
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That Counts! in Greater Manchester
Starring people from across Greater Manchester, the That Counts! campaign kicked-off as the region returned to routine after the summer holidays. It inspires people to move more in a way that suits them, with a clear daily 30 minute target for people to move for. Everything counts, from walking to school to dancing about the house, and getting off a stop early on the way to work.
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Fulfilled plastic-free shopping
Nestled in the picturesque town of Ramsbottom, Fulfilled is a pioneering shop that is leading the way in creating a ‘single use plastic’ free town.
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Free water on tap in Greater Manchester
Refill, the award-winning campaign to prevent plastic pollution by connecting people with free tap water has launched in Greater Manchester with the installation of the first water fountain in Bury as part of a pilot scheme.
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Flourish
After living in the US where buying plastic free staples like flour, lentils and rice in “hoppers” (giant containers from which customers serve themselves using their own container or bag) was easily done at some Grocery Stores, she couldn’t believe this wasn’t possible in a large, thriving city like Manchester. So she decided it was time for change!
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Lowther Road Free Little Library
Little libraries are popping up all over Greater Manchester. It’s a great way to share books in the community, reading and reusing books instead of throwing them in the bin.
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Waste Savers Radcliffe, Whitefield and Prestwich
Community Waste Savers Groups are popping up all over Greater Manchester. They offer a free place for local people to donate the things they no longer want and for others to request them. Making sure that unwanted but usable items are reused by others is a great way to reduce the amount we throw away every day.
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Grindsmith
…for serving delicious coffee to those in need of a caffeine fix, and others who want to relax in their comfortable venues, Behind the tasty beverages is a dedicated team who care about sustainability from seed to cup.
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