The Education team at R4GM is here to support you with educating and engaging students and residents of all ages in the Greater Manchester area. We provide site visit opportunities, online sessions, resources, games and films that encourage residents to waste less and recycle more.
Are you a resident, community group or business looking to learn about what you can do to recycle more and waste less? Maybe you are a teacher looking for fun educational activities and opportunities?
Explore the various ways to engage with us below.
Ever wondered what happens to all the plastic that goes in your recycling bin? Also, why some plastics cannot be recycled.
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Be in the loop by repairing instead of throwing away. Electronic waste is a huge problem in the UK, with so many appliances being thrown away before they’re truly broken.
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Hannah from Tread Softly transforms unwanted furniture into beautiful one of a kind pieces. Hannah shares her upcycling tips with us on how to get started.
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Life is getting more expensive by the minute and we’re all looking for ways to increase the cash in our pockets. There are huge savings to be made by investing in reusable and sustainable versions of things you use everyday.
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We are supporting the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub’s celebrations for International Day for Older Persons. Sow the City, who we are working with on our composting projects, have written this blog about how composting can be done in small spaces, when you don’t have access to a large open space.
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Find out how we recycle mattresses in Greater Manchester.
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See your recycling in action! Have you ever wondered what happens to your recycling after it has been collected or taken to the tip? Here’s your chance to see behind the scenes at our sites and learn what really happens
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Batteries don’t go in any of your bins at home. Old batteries may seem ‘dead’ but they can still cause fires if you don’t dispose of them properly. They can be crushed in bin lorries or waste sorting plants and start fires.
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