A new taskforce has been established, led by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), to help the city-region's textiles and fashion sectors reduce waste. Textiles and clothing production is responsible for around 10% of global greenhouse gas … [Read more...]
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Peak Translations sets out to save the planet, one word at a time
Peak Translations are setting out to save the planet one word at a time, after choosing World Land Trust as this year's chosen charity. World Land Trust is an international conservation charity whose mission is to help people across the world protect and restore their land to safeguard … [Read more...]
Energy intensive industries awarded £12 million funding to cut emissions
The UK government awarded UK businesses in the most energy intensive sectors the opportunity to bid for a share of £12.4 million to help reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency. The funding will support 22 projects across pharmaceuticals, steel, paper, food and drink and other … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester agrees new partnership that will see 1,000 homes benefit from low carbon retrofitting
Greater Manchester has agreed a landmark partnership with Japanese manufacturer Daikin that will see the city-region become a test-bed for new low carbon technologies and services. The agreement, the first of its kind between a UK city-region and a Japanese business, follows recent trade visits … [Read more...]
New trees planted across Stockport as part of transport interchange development
Hundreds of trees are being planted across Stockport as part of the construction of a new transport interchange in the town centre. The planting scheme has been organised by Stockport Council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). Construction of the new transport interchange has seen … [Read more...]
Stockport recognised as net zero hotspot
Stockport has been named a stand-out hotspot for the UK's net zero economy, according to a report from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think-tank. Produced in partnership with CBI Economics and Datacity, the Mapping The Net Zero Economy 2023 report revealed that the Green Economy … [Read more...]
Community projects in Stockport invited to apply for grants to encourage more people to walk or cycle
Community groups in Stockport are being invited to apply for grants of up to £10,000 to fund projects that will encourage more people to choose to walk or cycle. The ‘Cycle and Stride for Active Lives’ initiative is being led by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) thanks to a £1 million grant … [Read more...]
Stockport Council launches enquiry into sewage being pumped into River Mersey
Stockport Council has become one of the first local authority in the UK to launch an official inquiry into sewage dumping by water companies. Across Stockport, water firm United Utilities discharged 13,372 hours of sewage discharges into local rivers, including 3,271 hours into the River Mersey … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery to host upcoming Climate Action Business Forum
The next Climate Action Business Forum will take place at Robinsons Brewery on Wednesday 1st March 2023. Organised by Stockport Council's Climate Action Now team, the Climate Action Business Forum meets quarterly to give the borough's businesses the opportunity to learn and discuss how they can … [Read more...]
Green Skills Academy launches to futureproof Greater Manchester workforce for net zero
The Growth Company has launched a new Green Skills Academy in Greater Manchester to provide comprehensive training to meet skills needs for the city-region's net zero future. Described as the “first of its kind” in the UK, the Academy in Trafford Park will run courses to upskill existing workers … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS staff make sustainability pledge
Stepping Hill Hospital’s restaurant had a visit from partners in sustainability as Stockport NHS Foundation Trust staff continued to make their pledge for a carbon neutral future. Representatives from Cycle Solutions, Water Plus and Stockport Council’s environmental team were on hand to share … [Read more...]
Single-use plastics ban to take effect from October 2023
A wide range of single-use plastic products will be banned for use in England from October 2023, the Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced. Following a public consultation last year, the 2020 ban on plastic cotton buds, drinks stirrers and straws will be extended to include larger … [Read more...]
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