
Behind the scenes with Future Fashion Fair: how to run a clothes swap
Want to support your local community, save money, and be more sustainable? Running a swap shop is the perfect way to achieve that and more.
6 DIY cleaning products using kitchen ingredients
These DIY natural cleaning methods use simple kitchen ingredients that can work wonders at removing tough stains and can be just as effective as the heavily packaged and pricey counterparts in the shops! So pop on your marigolds and give these DIY spring cleaning methods a try.
10 tips for keeping cool in hot weather
There are plenty of ways to beat the heat without leaving your air-con or a fan on all day and night. Save some energy, money, and still be cool and comfortable with these hacks.
The ultimate sustainable picnic guide
We’ve put together this guide to having a plastic and litter-free picnic so you can enjoy the great outdoors with your friends and family, without worrying about litter blowing into nature.
Manchester’s parks and how to reach them
Greater Manchester is a surprising urban oasis for nature lovers, and is home to over 30 parks, each with their own unique charm. These green spaces are give us a break from the hustle and bustle of city life, and help us unwind, relax and connect with nature.
How to repair or recycle electronic items
Have you ever thought about what you should do with your electrical items when they're broken, no longer needed or you've just got a shiny new upgrade?
Summer hacks to save you money
Feeling the heat? Check out these tips to keep cool and take the heat off your wallet this summer.
How to make your own bug hotel
Making your own bug hotel is easier than you might think, and can provide much needed habitats in gardens for solitary bees, beetles, frogs and hedgehogs.
5 ways to get pedal ready in MCR
35% of residents in Manchester don’t, but want to cycle more. Get ready to hop back in the saddle with these 5 exciting ways MCR is becoming the best place to pedal.
How to engage your workplace in climate action
So you care about the climate, you're taking your own steps to help the environment and now you want to influence your workplace more to make a tangible difference too.