Waste

GMCA Unites with Food Waste Action Week to Break the Cycle

In Food and Waste on 02.03.2021
Contributed by Jennifer Lane

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is partnering with WRAP, the UK’s leading sustainability charity, as it begins its inaugural Food Waste Action Week.

Tram at Metrolink stop in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Green Summit 2020: The Highlights

In Buildings, Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Health, Housing, Nature, Transport and Waste on 02.10.2020
Contributed by Jennifer Lane

Last week we saw the Greater Manchester Green Summit 2020 which took place over four days. This year for the first time ever all our content, including presentations, talking heads, in-depth interviews and live Q&As were online where people could tune in from their homes.

Green Summit 2020 to Set Agenda for Tackling Climate Emergency

In Buildings, Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Health, Housing, Nature, Transport and Waste on 08.09.2020
Contributed by Jennifer Lane

Greater Manchester will set out the next steps to achieving net-zero carbon at the Green Summit 2020, taking place online from 21-24 September.

Small tortoiseshell butterfly by Charlotte Varela

Celebrating World Environment Day 2020

In Buildings, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Health, Living, Nature, Society, Transport and Waste on 05.06.2020
Contributed by Jennifer Lane

This World Environment Day, we’re celebrating Greater Manchester’s work towards the Five-Year Environment Plan.

How Reusable Cups Could Save 150m Paper Cups a Year

In Culture, Food and Waste on 16.01.2020
Contributed by Jennifer Lane

This week, environmental charity Hubbub announced its ambition to double the uptake of reusable cups for hot drinks.

Mission Based Approach to delivering the Five Year Environment Plan for GM

In Buildings, Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Transport and Waste on 21.10.2019
Contributed by Mark Atherton

One of Greater Manchester’s unique assets, one that differentiates us from other City Region’s, is the strength, depth and longevity of our partnerships.

Greater Manchester Green Summit: Day Summary

In Buildings, Economy, Energy, Food, Green & blue spaces, Living, Society and Waste on 09.05.2018
Contributed by Grace Fleming

Greater Manchester’s ground-breaking Green Summit brought industry and community leaders together to debate and discuss sustainability issues affecting the region, generating bold and ambitious pledges and a powerful sense of optimism regarding the future of our environment.

Prestigious award win for GM Smart Communities (NEDO)

In Buildings, Energy, Housing, Living and Waste on 19.02.2018
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

A joint project between GMCA and Japan’s New Energy Development Organisation (NEDO) has won the national CIBSE Award for best collaborative project.

Event: Our Faith, Our Planet, Our Community

In Culture, Energy, Living, Society and Waste on 16.08.2017
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

Join us on Monday 25th September at Manchester Cathedral for a special event where you can find out more about contributing to Manchester's plans to become a healthier, greener and more resilient city.

Partnership collaborates to change Greater Manchester food for the better

In Food, Society and Waste on 08.03.2017
Contributed by Lucy Danger

Following the launch of the Good Food Greater Manchester Partnership in 2016, the Good Food Greater Manchester Interim Board is looking forward to engaging with the wider Greater Manchester community (individuals, organisations and businesses) to promote ‘Good Food’ and push forward on its priorities in the coming year.

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