Waste

Zero Landfill, Zero Wasted. GMWDA consultation event (Weds 22nd Feb)

Waste Policy for England

News Release: Campaigners Urge David Cameron to Talk Half As Much Rubbish

26th April 2010 News Release: Greater Manchester election survey exposes Tory greenwash

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Friends of the Earth’s campaigning brought about the Household Waste Recycling Act in 2003 which means that we can now recycle from our doorsteps. But the type of materials that we can recycle depends on our postcode.

The latest figures from Defra (2009/10) show that Greater Manchester currently recycle 33.8% of it’s waste – we have a long way to go to catch up to the best councils across Europe that recycle 70%+.

We have held a number of actions to increase awareness and to encourage members of the public to take action on waste issues:

Zero Landfill, Zero Wasted. Help us create a recycling society for Greater Manchester. Help with our review. Make the strategy right for you. Manchester Cathedral Visitor Centre, Wednesday 22nd February, 2.30 – 5pm. What do you want us to do … Continue reading →

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Friends of the Earth responds to the Government’s Waste Policy Continue reading →

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Embargo: 8.30am, Wednesday 23 March. Photo Opportunity:A larger than life David Cameron sawing in half a dustbin bearing the slogan “It’s time Mr Cameron talked half as much rubbish.”

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Figures released by Manchester Friends of the Earth today dealt a major blow to the green credentials of the Conservative party. A survey of election candidates across Greater Manchester showed Conservative candidates lagging well behind the other parties on ten … Continue reading →

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17 Events on May 17, 2012 MFoE Food campaign meeting Starts: 18:30 Location: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE Description: Interested in food? Interested in campaigning against food waste? Come along to our monthly meetings to hear the latest on our food campaign and get involved in reducing food waste across Greater Manchester. The main things we are currently working on are: planning a Feeding the 5000 event in Manchester to be held later this year - see http://www.feeding5k.org continuing with our taste before beauty campaign - see http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/tastebeforebeauty Food campaign meetings will now be held on the third Thursday of the month. When: 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Thursday 19 April Where: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE Contact Safia: safia@manchesterfoe.org.uk More details

18 Events on May 18, 2012 UK Green Film Festival: Happy Starts: 18:30 Location: Apollo Cinema, Denmark Street, Altrincham, WA14 2WG Description: The latest award-winning film from Academy Award® nominated director Roko Belic, takes us on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the slums of Kolkata in search of what really makes people happy. Combining real life stories of people from around the world and powerful interviews with the leading scientists in happiness research, Happy explores the secrets behind our most valued emotion: http://www.thehappymovie.com More details

19 Events on May 19, 2012 UK Green Film Festival: The City Dark Starts: 12:00 Location: Apollo Cinema, Denmark Street, Altrincham, WA14 2WG Description: The City Dark is a feature documentary about the loss of night. After moving to NYC from rural Maine, filmmaker Ian Cheney asks a simple question – do we need the stars? – taking him from Brooklyn to Mauna Kea, Paris, and beyond. Exploring the threat of killer asteroids in Hawaii, tracking hatching turtles along the Florida coast, and rescuing injured birds on Chicago streets, Cheney unravels the myriad implications of a globe glittering with lights – including increased breast cancer rates from exposure to light at night, and a generation of kids without a glimpse of the universe above. Featuring stunning astrophotography and a cast of eclectic scientists, The City Dark is the definitive story of light pollution and the disappearing stars: http://www.thecitydark.com More details

20 Events on May 20, 2012 UK Green Film Festival: Taste the Waste Starts: 20:00 Location: Apollo Cinema, Denmark Street, Altrincham, WA14 2WG Description: Amazing but true: on the way from the farm to the dining-room table, more than half the food lands in the dump – most of it before it ever reaches consumers. Taste the Waste is a documentary about the worldwide destruction of food. Why do we throw away so much? And how can we stop this kind of waste? http://www.tastethewaste.com More details

25 Events on May 25, 2012 Bike Friday Starts: 08:00 Location: Levenshulme, Prestwich, Stretford, Chorlton, Worsley and Withington, to Manchester Description: campaign:transport Every last Friday of the month, join the communal cycle ride into Manchester. For more information contact graeme@manchesterfoe.org.uk or cat@manchesterfoe.org.uk More details

31 Events on May 31, 2012 MFoE Transport Campaign Meeting Starts: 18:30 Location: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LE Description: There's a lot going on at the moment, and plenty to get stuck into. Amongst other things, we'll be discussing: - The launch of the cycling manifesto, and onward plans on using it as a lobbying tool - Bike Fabulous, our cycle style show in Manchester Arndale - Bike Friday - The spokes project, looking at core cycle routes in Greater Manchester Hope to see you there. But if you can't make it and would like to get involved, just let me know. Feel free to get in touch if you'd like to know more about what we're doing, or just turn up and find out. Graeme. Email: graeme@manchesterfoe.org.uk Mobile: 07948 405071 More details

17 May: MFoE Food campaign meeting

18 May: UK Green Film Festival: Happy

19 May: UK Green Film Festival: The City Dark