A dedicated team of 10 volunteers from R4GM’s waste disposal partner, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, planted an impressive 210 native trees in Rochdale in December, working in partnership with the Community Forest for Greater Manchester, City of Trees.
The trees were planted on a green space near the Healey Foundation Primary School on Tuesday 2nd December.
Each year, SUEZ has committed to planting 200 trees in Greater Manchester as part of their social value commitments. This latest effort means that they have now planted over 1,700 trees across since 2019.
The 210 newly planted trees will play a crucial role in improving nature, enhancing the local environment and supporting habitats for local wildlife. Trees are a vital natural solution, helping to absorb carbon dioxide, improve air quality, and manage surface water run-off.
SUEZ worked closely with City of Trees, an organisation dedicated to planting, protecting, and promoting trees across the region, to ensure the right native species were selected and planted in the optimal location for long-term survival and ecological benefit.
Karen Thompson, Partnership and Community Engagement Manager for SUEZ in Greater Manchester said: “It was incredibly rewarding to spend the day outside and see the difference we could make in just a few hours. Knowing these 210 trees will grow and contribute to a healthier Greater Manchester is a fantastic feeling.”
“This tree-planting event is a clear example of our commitment to delivering our social value promises in the region. We are immensely proud of our team for smashing their annual target and contributing over 1,700 trees to the local landscape since 2019.”
As part of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) waste contracts, SUEZ operate the recycling centre at Chichester Street as well as the other 19 centres. They also process the waste and recycling from collected from households from 9 out of the 10 councils across Greater Manchester. This tree-planting initiative is part of SUEZ’s ongoing strategy to deliver environmental and social benefits across the Greater Manchester area.
