Did you know there are 8 Repair Cafes across Manchester? These little hubs are dotted across the City and they’re powered by expert volunteers who’ll attempt to tackle any repair job – big or small.

Check out this guide for tips about what you can do with your old stuff, whether it’s by repairing, recycling, or donating.

Ever thought about growing your own mushrooms at home? Check out our video guide with Norton from Fungall about how to grow mushrooms using mycelium and household waste!

With the help of In Our Nature Community Support, Manchester Pupil Referral Unit were able to eliminate single-use plastic water bottles from their school, saving 440 bottles from heading to waste each week!

A guide to S l o w Cooking: Slow cookers have had a lot of airtime in recent years, but are they worth the hype? We think so. As well as offering convenience, cost-effectiveness, and versatility, they also help minimise the washing up! What’s not to love?!

Manchester’s caught the running bug! More and more of us are picking up running and jogging, which is a brilliant (and free!) way to keep fit, improve our mental health, and spend more time outdoors.

Regardless of who you vote for, registering has lots of benefits, it’s simple to do and it’s one of the best ways to support the changes that you’d like to see in Manchester.

It’s no surprise that we are a nation of pet lovers, with over half of our houses in the UK being home to at least one furry friend. But did you know our pets also have a carbon footprint?

Whether you’re a dedicated vegan or a meatless Monday advocate, picking up more plants in your diet is beneficial for both our health and the planet!

Crisp air, winter sunshine. Just because it’s cold, it doesn’t mean you can’t get out for a walk or bike ride. Get your daily dose of vitamin D on two wheels with our top tips for winter cycling…

Ever thought about using wardrobe leftovers to spruce up your space? There are actually lots of quick and simple ways we can upcycle our unwanted, old, or damaged clothes and fabrics to save them from going in the bin.

Keep hearing new year, new me? Stepping into a new year can make us all question what we can do to lead happier, healthier lives - but making lots of ambitious resolutions can often leave us feeling like we’ve bitten off more than we can chew.