Stories We Love
All across Manchester, there are individuals, organisations and groups that are working together to do their bit for their community and the environment. Although they might not shout about the amazing work that they are doing - we want to!
Here are the Stories We Love – a collection of inspiring stories, interviews and blogs shining a spotlight on the people that have gone that extra mile to support their neighbourhood and make our city cleaner, greener and more connected than ever before.
Meet Future Fashion Fair: the rising stars of sustainable fashion
Future Fashion Fair, originally based in Cheetham Hill, are a group who’ve made it their mission to make sustainable fashion affordable and accessible to everyone in Manchester.
Meet Lentils and Lather: the local, sustainable superstore
Based in Withington, South Manchester, owners Carl and Paulina have dedicated their time to creating a shopping experience centred around all things sustainability, from refillable containers to locally sourced food.
Meet Make My Money Matter: the group aligning your money with your values
Have you ever wondered what pensions, banks, and finance have to do with fossil fuels and climate change? Well, there are a lot more links than you might think…
Meet Want Not Waste: the student-led shop tackling waste
Located at the centre of Manchester Metropolitan University's bustling campus, and right next door to Manchester Academy on Oxford Road, you can find Want Not Waste - a student-led, zero waste shop offering all sorts of sustainable goodies. We caught up with Alex, one of the shop's volunteers, to chat about the value of zero waste stores and how students can channel their energy in a meaningful way...