Alongside the roll-out of our community program in Trafford, AfSL is partnering with the council in a pilot project to support six primary schools in reducing their energy consumption. The project is based on the success of measures taken by staff and students at the award winning Woodheys Primary School in Sale and, thanks to the commitment and support of Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council (TMBC), 'A Few Small Steps' sets out to achieve ambitious targets that will both reduce th… [more about this project]

Sustainable Urban Styles Today (SUST), a showcase event of eco and ethical fashion organized by AfSL, proved to be a fantastic success. Held at Bridgewater Hall on April 4th 2006 the show included outfits from local designers, fashion students, schools and community groups along with displays from ethical retailers.

Four hundred people attended, filling the venue to capacity – the show was so popular some people who had hoped to buy tickets on the door couldn’t get in! The divers… [more about this project]

Do It In The Dark was devised by AfSL, Emerge Recycling and MMU Estates Manager, Andrew Gillies. The main aim was to develop baseline measures of energy and waste attitudes/behaviours in some of MMU's halls of residence. This was followed by a poster, pledge and workshop campaign to help increase MMU staffs’ and students’ awareness of sustainability issues.