Recycling is a vital part of the circular economy which is about reducing waste by keeping things in use as long as possible. When you recycle your stuff in the correct bin at home, you’re part of the circular economy and #InTheLoop.
READDid you know that in Greater Manchester, 140,000 tonnes of food waste is put in general waste bins? Three quarters of this food waste could have been avoided too. We are working with councils across Greater Manchester to encourage residents to reduce and recycle their food waste.
READWe’ve put together a list of local, sustainable businesses that are in the loop and contributing to a circular economy.
READGreater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) supports the third annual Food Waste Action Week.
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The Food Collective Salford were granted £10k from the Recycle for Greater Manchester Community Fund (2021 – 2022) to turn their community supermarket into a Zero Waste shop.
READIn the UK nearly 8 million disposable nappies are thrown away every day, which is 3 billion nappies a year.
READDon’t believe everything you hear when it comes to composting. Here’s 5 common composting myths with some surprising truths!
READA big well done to Ash, aged 4, who has made two arcade games out of cardboard boxes.
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