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Celebrate Old Trafford

Old Trafford is a perhaps surprising hub of eco activity. Since beginning work in Old Trafford as one of its pilot areas, AfSL has discovered there are loads of residents that want to help make Old Trafford a Green and more Eco aware place to live. Since 2005 AfSL has responded by encouraging such residents to meet up together and take action. WOWOT (War on Waste Old Trafford), Fair Trade Old Trafford and Old Trafford Trees = Clean Ayre were formed. A 'Shop Local' map produced and an energy project working with NEA and TMBC supplying 5 homes with solar thermal panels and wood burning stoves embarked on to name just a few..... More than this people in Old Trafford have become steadily more aware of how they can live more sustainable lives. Since 2005 we have:

  • Advised over 1000 individuals and 10 groups
  • Initiated 8 local Action Groups
  • In the year to the end of September 2006, AfSL helped people in Clifford Ward to make over 500 pledges to live more sustainably.
  • Involved over 50 volunteers in local projects.
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Featured action in Old Trafford

Save the Tree on Ayres Road

Residents of Old Trafford have preserved a landmark tree in Old Trafford! Through hardwork, determination and reaching into their own pockets, residents raised nearly £1000 to have the tree professionally pruned, to ensure it many more years of life. This landmark tree in the heart of Old Trafford was in danger of immediate felling. The huge black poplar is the largest tree in Old Trafford, one of the most deprived ares in Great Britain. In relation to the rest of the borough of Trafford, Ol… [more about this project]
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