NEWS AND EVENTS

In The Loop

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.

Buy Keep Eat Repeat

Did 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.

5 Greater Manchester companies who are in the loop

We’ve put together a list of local, sustainable businesses that are in the loop and contributing to a circular economy.

Food Waste Action Week

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) supports the third annual Food Waste Action Week.

Recycle for Greater Manchester expands range of recyclable plastics, as recycling rates rise again

R4GM Community Fund project update: The Food Collective Salford

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.

TedSays: Please don’t put any nappies in your recycling

In the UK nearly 8 million disposable nappies are thrown away every day, which is 3 billion nappies a year.

Home Composting Myth Busters

Don’t believe everything you hear when it comes to composting. Here’s 5 common composting myths with some surprising truths!

Arcade games made from recyclable materials

A big well done to Ash, aged 4, who has made two arcade games out of cardboard boxes.