Manchester produces more than 1.1 million tonnes of waste per year. According to World Waste Facts, it’s more than 2.1 billion tonnes worldwide and the amount of waste is increasing.

Plastic Patrol, a non-profit charity seeking to clean up Britain’s waterways and raise awareness of single use plastic, is bringing its project to Rochdale.

Although each borough does use its own colour scheme, the materials which can be recycled in each bin are consistent, except for Wigan.

Today, Wednesday June 19, is National Refill Day, so let’s unite against plastic and have the will to refill…

Tameside has been recognised among the top areas in England in a national index aimed at focusing attention on energy efficiency and sustainability.

A 2018 study by the National Audit Office (NAO) discovered that Britain’s official recycling rate could be exaggerated from it wrongly assuming all plastic which ends up at recycling plants is recycled.

Mum Michelle Parkin-Kelly says little Reuben is fascinated by watching the bin lorry and he even has a special name for it.

Mancunian vintage store, Junk Shop, is encouraging people to think more about how our purchases can affect the world that we live in, in aid of World Recycle Week.

When we think of areas of Greater Manchester associated with modern music, some wouldn’t feature highly on the list.

Manchester City Council are encouraging families to give their Christmas trees the send-off they deserve by recycling

The council’s mission to keep Manchester clean has resulted in a staggering increase in people being hit with fines, with more offenders last year than the previous four put together.