Waste & Resources
Since its invention, the production of plastic has been growing almost exponentially. Today, 4 percent of the world’s oil goes directly toward its production, with another 4 percent being used to supply the necessary energy to produce plastic.
That alone makes plastic a material that isn’t particularly environmentally friendly. Furthermore, a lot of plastic is used to make disposable products rather than lasting ones. Half of the 300 million tons of plastic produced each year is used only once.
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Events
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Feb 2019 23rd | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Manchester Greenpeace Pointless Plastic Hand-In![]() Manchester Greenpeace Pointless Plastic Hand-In23rd Sat Feb 19Sainsbury's Cheadle Sainsbury's Cheadle |   |
Mar 2019 2nd | 9:30am-11:30am | Boothstown Repair Cafe![]() Boothstown Repair Cafe2nd Sat Mar 19Boothstown Village Hall Boothstown Village Hall |   |
Mar 2019 5th | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Closing the Loop Film Screening![]() Closing the Loop Film Screening5th Tue Mar 1970 Oxford Road (Cornerhouse) 70 Oxford Road (Cornerhouse) |   |
Mar 2019 16th | 12:00pm-4:00pm | Volunteer Work Day @ Stitched Up![]() Volunteer Work Day @ Stitched Up16th Sat Mar 19Stitched Up Stitched Up |   |
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Government Waste Strategy published – Friends of the Earth reaction
The government’s Resources and Waste Strategy, published today, could significantly cut waste and boost recycling, Friends of the Earth said today – but only if clear targets and action are included.
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All I want for Christmas is to be Plastic-Free !
Manchester Friends of the Earth are inviting people to have a plastic-free festive season this year. The group have produced a colourful Plastic-Free Christmas newsletter packed full with fantastic ideas for top plastic-free swaps, how to shop for a plastic-free … Continue reading
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Toast to 2019: Friends of the Earth’s guide to an eco-friendly New Year’s Eve party
Party season is in full swing, and while Christmas is yet to pass there will certainly be many of us turning our attention to the biggest party of the year – New Year’s Eve.
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Car tyres responsible for thousands of tonnes of UK plastic pollution
Upcoming government waste strategy must act on ‘invisible’ microplastics pollution Car tyres responsible for thousands of tonnes of UK plastic pollution – Friends of the Earth report Up to 19,000 tonnes of microplastic pollution could be entering UK waterways every … Continue reading
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You are invited to a film screening of ‘A Plastic Ocean’
On Tuesday 20th November, Manchester Friends of the Earth invite people to a screening of “A Plastic Ocean” – a film that powerfully presents the problem of plastic pollution. The film shows the devastation caused to our environment and how … Continue reading
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Go plastic-free this Christmas with Friends of the Earth
Christmas will be here before we know it, with some people way ahead of the game when it comes to organising parties and shopping for gifts.

Plastic Free GM Petition
Sign our petition for a future free of single-use plastics in Greater Manchester!
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Tell clothing retailers to stop plastic pollution
Plastic is everywhere – even in the clothes we wear. Every time we wash these clothes tiny bits of plastic – called microfibres – escape into our waterways, and eventually our oceans.
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Help Manchester Friends of the Earth * Recycle * Reuse * Raise Money *
Manchester Friends of the Earth have signed up with the Recycling for Good Causes scheme to collect unwanted items and recycle them to raise money for Friends of the Earth.

Earth Overshoot Day: Our tips for using fewer natural resources
Earth Overshoot Day tracks the date when humanity’s use of natural resources plunges into the red for the year. In 2018 it falls months earlier than in the 1970s. Earth Overshoot Day marks the date each year when humanity has … Continue reading
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