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.
6 easy ways to make your garden habits more environmentally friendly
Tips for using less water in your garden
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.
A guide to decluttering that you can use all year-round
Spring is the time when we think about having a good old clear out. But, decluttering is not exclusively a Spring thing…
Know your food labels to save money
We’re here to myth-bust best before and use-by dates.
10 tips for storing fruit and veg like a pro!
10 tips for storing fruit and veg like a pro
10 tips for cooking more with less energy
10 tips for cooking more with less energy.
6 hidden plastics in your home
6 hidden plastics in your home!
15 freezer friendly foods
Roughly, one third of all food produced globally is wasted. Using a freezer can help cut food waste and save money. But, which foods can you freeze? And how long can you keep something in the freezer for?
Batch, please! 10 tips to help make meal prep easy
Batch please! 10 tips to help reduce food waste
5 ways to reuse cooking oils outside of the kitchen
5 ways to reuse cooking oils outside of your kitchen…