Today we're talking all things reuse and renew with Daniel Carolan and Samantha Carty from SUEZ.
SUEZ are a waste management company here in the UK, and are responsible for the collection and sorting of household waste in many areas around the country, including Greater Manchester Combined Authority, where they're spearheading a super exciting project - a Renew Hub!
The Hub and the donation containers at recycling centres across Greater Manchester divert people's unwanted but still usable or fixable items from landfill. They're collected, cleaned and repaired if needed and then sold on at an affordable price in three Renew shops. All of the money raised goes to good causes, including the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity tackling homelessness and Recycle for Greater Manchester community fund, helping community groups in their local area that are focussed on reducing waste.
The Hub also provides employment and training opportunities for people who for a variety of different reasons might be struggling to find work.
It really feels like a win-win-win scenario, and I couldn't help thinking that every region in the UK needs one of these schemes!
Have a listen, and do let me know your thoughts in the comments!
- The Recycle for Greater Manchester website
- The 'Renew' section on the website
- Facebook page
- Instagram page - If you're local to Manchester, you can find the three Renew shops here:
- Woodhouse Lane, Recycling Centre, Altrincham, WA14 5TB
- Arkwright Street, Oldham, OL9 9LZ (entrance next to the recycling centre)
- Boysnope Wharf, Recycling Centre Liverpool Road, Eccles, M30 7RH - Nothing New in '22 - blog post
- Nothing New in '22 Facebook group
- The Sustainable(ish) FB group
- Have a look and see what 'renew' resources you might have locally
- Have a go at mending or repairing one thing this week - You Tube is your friend if you're not sure where to start!
- Look for the next thing you need to buy secondhand
Let me know in the comments! KNACKERED
BUT WANT TO
'DO SOMETHING'..?Join the Sustainable(ish) e-mail list and kick off your imperfect eco-action with my
'5 easy Sustainable(ish) things you can do from your sofa'! By signing up you'll also receive my weekly sustainable(ish) newsletter. You can make use of the unsubscribe link in every e-mail at anytime SIGN UP NOW! […]
POWERED BY BLUBRRY
