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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Waste segregation & food waste legislation: a guide for GC colleagues

From the 31st of March 2025, new waste legislation will require businesses across the UK to introduce food waste collection as part of ‘Simpler Recycling’ to reduce food waste and divert it from landfill.

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Don’t despair, let’s repair this Repair Week!

This week, 3rd – 9th of March, is Repair Week, a week-long celebration of repair where repair groups and businesses host events to encourage people to try fixing instead of throwing away.

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Friday, February 28, 2025

Join us in taking part in Digital Clean-up Day

Taking place on Saturday 15 March, Digital Clean-up Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness about digital pollution and encouraging individuals and companies to declutter and restructure their online presence.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Find out more about the green car benefit scheme

The Car Benefit scheme allows you to purchase a brand-new car, for a fixed monthly amount which is taken directly from your salary via a salary sacrifice arrangement. Tusker, who provides the scheme, is hosting two informative webinars in March for colleagues to find out more about.

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Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Use your volunteering days for something green this year

As we settle into the New Year, you might be considering how to make the most of your volunteering days this year. Why not dedicate some of your time to sustainability initiatives?

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Monday, February 3, 2025

Register your interest for discounted solar panel installation

Green Economy has an exciting opportunity for colleagues living in either Greater Manchester or West Yorkshire to apply for discounted solar panel installation at home.

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Friday, January 3, 2025

New Carbon Literacy Training dates available

As we settle into the New Year, many of us are reflecting on our resolutions. After a festive season filled with indulgence, you might be considering ways to live more sustainably.

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Thursday, January 2, 2025

Alain Dilworth shares why he switched to an EV

Hear from Alain Dilworth, Made Smarter Programme Manager, about his decision to switch to an Electric Vehicle and how he has found it so far.

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Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Team Green Year in Review 2024

2024 has been a hive of activity for Team Green, GC's colleague green group, with new members, new roles within the group, and lots of new ideas and initiatives.

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

Top tips for a more sustainable Christmas

As the festive season approaches, it's the perfect time to embrace the spirit of giving while also being mindful of waste and sustainability. From thoughtful gift-giving to eco-friendly decorations, there are countless ways to make your holiday season more sustainable.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Catch up on our Save Energy, Save Costs webinar

On Tuesday 26 November, we hosted a webinar with three colleagues who shared some of the things that they do around their homes to save energy and money.