Waste

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

Waste Policy for England

Campaigners urge Cameron to talk half as much rubbish

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

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

Upcoming Events

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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Campaigners send message to David Cameron to half residual rubbish

After a period of very little campaigning on waste and recycling issues, we were eager to take the opportunity to join in with a Friends of the Earth campaigning day of action, taking place nationwide. The Government’s Waste Review of … 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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sign with the words 'say no to unsustainable packaging' alongside boxes of packaging

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23 Events on February 23, 2012 Manchester FOE food campaigns meeting Starts: 18:45 Location: Green Fish Resources Centre Description: We no longer have one campaigns meeting per month but instead there will be individual meetings for each campaign group - so you can now get involved in as many of our campaigns as you want! Everyone welcome. The Food campaigns team will be developing the Taste before Beauty campaign (see http://www.manchesterfoe.org.uk/tastebeforebeauty) and stating to plan activities for the Manchester Food and Drink festival. Contact Colette for further info on colette@manchesterfoe.org.uk. More details

24 Events on February 24, 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

29 Events on February 29, 2012 MFOE Climate Subgroup Meeting Starts: 19:00 Location: Green Fish Resource Centre, 46-50 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE, UK Description: Join us at 6.45 for 7pm on Wednesday 29 February for our latest climate subgroup meeting, at which we'll be joining a teleconference to find out the latest on the national Final Demand campaign and planning next steps on our work to promote Manchester: A Certain Future to local businesses. For more information, contact Ali on 07786 090520. More details

23 February: Manchester FOE food campaigns meeting

24 February: Bike Friday

29 February: MFOE Climate Subgroup Meeting