Businesses affected by the extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme, introduced last year, have until 1st April to submit their data. Under legislation which came into force from 1st January 2024, large businesses must submit data for July to December 2024 by the deadline, … [Read more...]
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Bee Network completes first electric bus conversion
Greater Manchester’s Bee Network is accelerating progress towards carbon-neutral public transport as the first diesel bus to be converted to being fully electric powered takes to the roads. Bus operator, Go North West, which operates a number of Bee Network services in the North of the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport biodiversity project wins international award
A project led by Manchester Airport that seeks to preserve the biodiversity of woodlands around the city-region has been given a prestigious Green Apple Award. The airport's environment team, in collaboration with TV ecologist Josh Styles' firm, Styles Ecology, translocated a number of species … [Read more...]
Stockport pioneers carbon-neutral road resurfacing scheme
Stockport Council has partnered with surfacing company, Miles Macadam, on a carbon-neutral solution for road resurfacing in the borough. The initiative is part of the council's sustainability efforts and aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of road maintenance. The project, … [Read more...]
Grant scheme extended to help businesses switch to electric vans
Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has announced an extension for the government's Plug-in Van Grant for another year to help businesses transition to electric vehicles. The Plug-in van grant has helped sell over 80,000 electric and zero emission vans since its launch. The extension will … [Read more...]
New trees planted to improve hospital environment at Stepping Hill
Several new trees have been planted at Stepping Hill Hospital, as part of a partnership project to both improve the hospital site, and to help support the journey to Net Zero carbon emissions. The trees were planted by City of Trees, a Community Forest charity dedicated to planting new trees … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester takes first steps towards carbon neutral public transport system
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is looking to strike a long-term deal which will see Metrolink trams powered by 100% renewable energy as the city-region takes steps to having the UK's first carbon neutral transport system. A week on from the Government approving an investment-led plan for … [Read more...]
Stockport College hosts workshop for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint
Stockport businesses are invited to learn how cutting carbon emissions can help them save money and seize opportunities at a practical workshop hosted by Stockport College. Low Carbon Made Simple: A Practical Guide For Business takes place on Tuesday, 18 Feb 2025 10:00 - 13:00. The workshop is … [Read more...]
Etherow Country Park set for programme of work to boost its future
Etherow Country Park will benefit from investment over the next 12 months after Stockport Council signed off on the plans for the estate. The park is one of the most widely visited parks in Stockport with more than 240 acres of greenspace, offering a wide variety of plants and wildlife. The park … [Read more...]
MAG partners with Cirium to improve operational and environmental performance
Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the largest UK airport operator and which owns and operates Manchester, East Midlands and London Stansted airports, has entered into an agreement with aviation analytics firm, Cirium. The multi-year deal will see MAG utilise a range of Cirium’s analytics and … [Read more...]
Toolkit launched to support digital and technology businesses improve sustainability
Auto Trader and Manchester Digital have launched the first ever Digital & Technology Carbon Literacy Toolkit in partnership with The Carbon Literacy Project. This unique industry partnership, between one of the UK’s most admired technology companies and the membership organisation behind … [Read more...]
Life Leisure unveils new sensory garden in Hazel Grove
A community sensory garden described as a ‘haven for relaxation, exploration and connection’ has been created by Life Leisure in Hazel Grove. The Community Sensory Garden, based at the Jackson’s Lane wellbeing hub, was officially opened on Wednesday, January 22, with members of local community … [Read more...]
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