Old Trafford

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.
Email Laura Gaither, AfSL contact for Old Trafford | Other localities | Pride in Our NeighbOURhood | Save the Tree on Ayres Road | Fo Guang Green Action Group | Old Trafford Trees = Clean Ayre | Plastic Bag Free Old Trafford | Trees for Old Trafford | War on Waste Old Trafford (WOWOT)

Laura Gaither, Local Project Manager - Old Trafford

Laura Gaither

I was never into eco stuff as a kid. Totally bored me. But then I began gardening and learned about living more simply. And recycling didn't seem so hard either. In fact it can be addictive! Slowly, step by tiny step, I've discovered that living sustainably is very rewarding. I hope that I can encourage others to take some tiny steps, too and learn from them in the process.
More about me | Email me | War on Waste Old Trafford | Planet Vintage Girl | Other AfSL people | Volunteering

Louise Allen, Volunteer Mentor

Louise Allen

I moved to to become involved with the increasingly active sustainability community here. To me, the aspect of sustainability that is most important is that it revolves around people respecting people, animals and the environment. That and experimenting with making yummy vegetarian, seasonal food and getting my feet dirty building with cob!  As a Volunteer Mentor for AfSL I hope to encourage people to think about the effects of their actions, to educate them about sustainable living and provide enthusistic support to those wishing to become more sustainable.
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Featured action in Old Trafford

Fo Guang Green Action Group

We are a group of people committed to turning Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple of Buddha's Light International Association (B.L.I.A) into a more sustainable place.

We are planning to raise awareness of sustainability among the people who come to the Temple for Services, Children's Classes, Dharma discussion and cultural events. We are going to promote better recycling and water saving practices, and minimising use of plastic bags.

We also intend to join other groups activities, s… [more about this action group]
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