Grow your own mushrooms from household waste with FungALL
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!
How to remove single-use plastic water bottles from your school with Manchester Pupil Referral Unit
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!
5 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes
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?!
On your marks: tips to be a more environmentally friendly runner
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.
Manchester needs you! Why voting is important and how to register
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.
How to be an environmentally friendly pet owner
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?
A guide to eating less meat and dairy
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!
How to look fly and stay dry on your bike this winter
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…
Create your own fabric hang-ups
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.
24 actions for 2024
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.
5 ways to save on your Christmas food bill
Food is a huge part of Christmas festivities, yet for many of us our eyes are bigger than our bellies with around 2 million turkeys and 74 million mince pies going to waste each year. Here are 5 ways to help save money on your food bill…
Energy support in Manchester: eight resources and how to access them
The cost-of-living crisis and rising energy costs mean even more of us are looking for ways to save money and energy this winter.
5 ways tech can help you live smarter and more sustainably at home
What springs to mind when you think about technology and the environment? Electric cars? Solar panels? There actually lots of ways tech can help you act on climate change which are a lot closer to home…
How to shop smart in the sales
Here are some tips for how to avoid impulse and unnecessary buys and get the most out of the buying bonanza.
Five easy ways to avoid draining energy (and your bank account) this winter
Winter can be a difficult time for both our bank accounts and energy usage so save money and take action with these five tips!
How to decorate your Halloween pumpkin
Decorating your pumpkin instead of carving means less mess, less waste, and your whole pumpkin will stay fresh until you’re ready to eat it – everything is edible except the stalk.
How to eat your pumpkin
Looking for a scare this Halloween? Here goes: millions of pumpkins will be bought this Halloween and left uneaten, going to waste.
What are smart meters and how can they help me save money?
Smart meters are more than just a tech gimmick; they’re a tool that can really help us to take control of our energy consumption. By providing real-time info, making our bills more accurate and promoting energy efficiency, smart meters are becoming a huge help when it comes to cutting down the costs of our bills and making our energy go further.
Food groups to follow in Manchester
When it comes to taking climate action, thinking about where our food comes from and making more informed decisions about the kind of food we eat can make a huge difference to our carbon footprints.
How to green your alleyway
Alleyways, Ginnels or Alleys? Whatever you call them, these shared spaces are a staple feature in Greater Manchester’s landscape which have been connecting neighbours for over 100 years.