Tag: Environment

"Doing nothing is not an option" - '£20 fine' for idling cars outside schools

“Doing nothing is not an option” – ‘£20 fine’ for idling cars outside schools

Trafford Council are proposing to fine parents who keep their car engines running, in the hope it will reduce air pollution within the borough.

Local campaigner urges people to be mindful of the environment this summer

A local environmental campaigner is urging people to be conscientious while enjoying the sun this summer. Doug Robertson is a […]

Campaign launched in Manchester encourages bars and restaurants to ditch plastic straws

Businesses across Greater Manchester have pledged to ditch the single use plastic straw in order to help the planet.

Salford University eco-scheme encourages sustainable living

A returning initiative is encouraging a more sustainable standard of living around Salford University as part of the ‘Go Green […]

The University of Salford hosted the 5th annual UK DNA Working Group conference 2017

THE 5th UK DNA Working Group Meeting took place at the University of Salford today, to discuss the development of DNA research.

New Manchester restaurant serves up food waste on menu

The manager of a pay-as-you-feel restaurant in Manchester has described the amount of food waste in the UK as “completely wrong” and “unacceptable”.