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Monday, September 6th, 2010
We had a fantastic time at the Moss Side Neighbourhood Day, thanks to everyone who came along and had a look around the Big Red Bus.
Tags: Environmental, green homes, Manchester, Moss Side, Renewables, solar panels, Sustainable homes, sutainable communities
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Friday, July 2nd, 2010
Midday-5pm, next Saturday 10th July, the Carbon Red Bus will be pulling up at the Green Side of Moss Side festival. In its second year, this festival will be bringing all kinds of fun activities connected to sustainability to South Manchester.
The Carbon Co-op Bus will be showcasing lots of low carbon technologies for the home and we’ll also be giving away some free energy monitors.
For those who know it the festival will be on Edith Avenue. See you there!
Tags: Community sustainability, education, Environmental, green festival, Manchester, Moss Side, solar panels
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
Save energy – cut bills – help the environment
In March 2010 The Carbon Co-op launched its Moss Side project with the Carbon Co-op Manual offering advice on saving energy in the home. Now we’re inviting you to take the next steps by joining us for a free workshop and tour of local green projects.
*Moss Side Carbon Co-op workshop*
6pm-8pm, Tuesday 22nd June 2010
Greenheys Centre, Gt Western Street, Moss Side
How do you use electricity and gas in your home?
What simple ways are there to save energy and cuts bills?
How might local people club together to make savings cheaply and simply?
Come along to this free workshop to pick up some practical hints and tips and share
experiences with other Moss Side residents.
Arrive 5.30pm for complimentary food and refreshment
*The Big Red Bus Tour of Green Projects*
Midday-4pm, Saturday 19th June 2010
- See energy saving projects up close
- Meet people who have transformed their houses and hear how they did it
- See renewable energy projects from the top deck of a red London bus!
Departs midday from Greenheys Centre, Great Western Street, Moss Side, returns 4pm.
Complimentary food and refreshments available
Book spaces
Both events are FREE! To book a space on the workshop or the Big Red Bus tour call 0161 408 6492 or email info@carbon.coop
In collaboration with Great Western Street Residents Association and Peace FM.
Supported by Manchester City Council’s Manchester Carbon Innovation Fund
Tags: Carbon Co-op, ecohome, green homes, Manchester, Moss Side, Retrofit, sustainaibility, workshop
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Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
The Carbon Co-op is currently taking part in an action research project run by NESTA looking at how we can better replicate and diffuse community-led responses to climate change. It’s a great group including people from the Isle of Eigg, Eden Project, Transition Towns and Brecon Beacons. It’s been really interesting and informing to see how other grassroots organisations and communities are innovating and leading the way on tackling issues such as climate change and energy security. Watch this space for more information…
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