Tag: Environment

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“Salford is a failing council” – Conservative campaigns for Worsley in local elections

Conservative Councillor Robin Garrido is representing Worsley in the upcoming local elections on Thursday, May 2 and today spoke about what he believes to be Salford Councils financial failures and its inability to protect green belt land.

"Couldn't care less" - Salford Sainsbury's is targeted by Greenpeace for their plastic pollution

“Couldn’t care less” – Salford Sainsbury’s is targeted by Greenpeace for their plastic pollution

A Sainsbury’s store in Salford was the target of a campaign fronted by Greenpeace Manchester over their overuse of plastic and levels of waste.

Alex Ganotis, GMCA lead member for the Green City Region portfolio

Interview: Alex Ganotis, the man behind GMCA’s five-year environment plan

Alex Ganotis, the man behind the man behind the five-year environment plan says everyone can take simple steps to make a difference to climate change. 

Young campaigners given prime position as Salford hosts green summit

Young campaigners given prime position as Salford hosts green summit

Young green campaigners were given prime position at the Greater Manchester Green Summit on Monday, following the success of their Youth Strike for Climate on March 15.

"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.