WowOT - About us

WowOT is a group of local residents striving to combat the large amount of waste we see in Old Trafford. We believe Old Trafford is a great place to live, work and prosper, and that residents can take simple steps to stop the litter, fly tipping and excess waste going to landfill. We believe that the best method for reducing the amount of waste we produce is to practice the 3Rs of waste reduction: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Ayres Road traders show they care!

One shopping street in an Old Trafford neighbourhood is promoting its green credentials. Ayres Road traders have joined the quest to reduce plastic carrier bag consumption with the help of community action group WOW-OT (War on Waste in Old Trafford). Shoppers who go to Ayres Road can buy an environmentally friendly, reusable shopping bag for £1.50.

The "Ayres Road Cares" bag has an eye-catching design by local young people and will contribute to reducing carrier bag consumption, save the shopkeepers money by reducing their carrier bag bill and also raise the profile of the Ayres Road businesses.

WOW-OT members promoting the Ayres Road Cares bags

The photo shows WOW-OT members promoting the bags at the Centenary Garden event at Seymour Park Primary School, Old Trafford, on Saturday 13 June 2009.

The bags were produced with the aid of a funding award from the "Safer, Stronger Communities" initiative.