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Go green this summer with the GM Ringway walking trail
It’s never been easier for Greater Manchester’s residents and visitors to experience the region’s natural environment in a low-impact way, thanks to a new walking trail that is green in every way.
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Local Sustainability Champion: Little Green Sock Project
From community groups and charities to businesses and schools, we believe that everyone has a role to play in helping Greater Manchester become carbon neutral by 2038. We are shining a spotlight on the passionate individuals who are already leading the way. We caught up with Catherine D’Albertanson, CEO of the Little Green Sock Project to find out how the R4GM Community Fund has helped to make a difference to their project…
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In Our Nature
Taking climate action, saving money, and learning new skills – it’s In Our Nature! Together, we’re helping to reduce carbon emissions in Manchester by supporting and delivering community climate projects, sharing tips and inspiration, and creating a climate movement where reducing our emissions is fun, easy and just makes sense.
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Kitchen Kit Redistribution Event – 19th June
Cracking Good Food would like to invite community organisation leaders to a Kitchen Kit Redistribution event taking place on Wednesday 19th June. The event aims to redistribute pre-loved kitchen equipment, sourced from their ‘Kitchen Kit Call Out’ campaign.
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Manchester Steps Up For Zero Carbon: city partnership launches campaign to inspire climate action
A citywide campaign highlighting positive actions being taken in Manchester to tackle climate change and how residents and businesses can get involved has just launched
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Running Out of Time Climate Relay: June 6th – July 4th 2024
Join thousands of runners, walkers, wheelers and cyclists passing the Relay baton on its epic journey from Ben Nevis to Big Ben. Help deliver the message in the baton calling for action to cut emissions, restore nature, and support those hardest hit by climate change.
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Power Up Your Community Energy Project with funding from Electricity North West
Electricity North West is calling for applications to its Powering Our Communities fund, now in its seventh year. With a total of £100,000 available, this initiative grants funding to groups and organisations looking to develop community energy projects across the North West region.
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Feel The Benefit of Making Your Home Better
Fresh after the launch of GMCA’s ‘Feel The Benefit’ campaign, Hellena Mason-Smith, Community Engagement Assistant from Your Home Better, takes a look at you can reduce your home’s carbon emissions when making home improvements through this programme…
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GM Local Energy Market: What the people think
Rachel Lewis, staff member at Manchester’s Carbon Coop, provides an overview of the work asking people in GM their thoughts and views are on the Local Energy Market project and involving them in decision-making on the project…
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