Held on the 21st of February 2018, this popular event led by Sustwomen and hosted by the Co-op presented a fantastic opportunity for women already employed within the field of sustainability, or those starting out, to learn from each other and share ideas.
Kevin Anderson from The University of Manchester talks about the urgency to take action if we are to keep below 2oC followed by an audience feedback session which will contribute to the Mayor's Green Summit in March 2018.
Manchester’s Climate Change Strategy is underway with the aim of becoming a zero carbon city by 2050. Beyond this local action, on the 11th of January 2018, Theresa May launched the Government’s vision for a greener future – the 25 year Environment Plan. Within this ambitious plan lies, amongst other things, a pledge to eliminate avoidable waste, introduce new safeguards for wildlife and connect more children with nature.
Residents of Greater Manchester are key to recycling and reducing waste! The Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority want, with the help of residents and partners, to be recycling well over 50% and diverting at least 85% of waste from landfill from this year. This is an issue for us all and recycling and reducing plastics is an important part of this.
