Blog | Glasgow Eco Trust

Room to Reward our Community Green Team volunteers

Our Community Green Team volunteers have done an amazing job this year and we are always looking for ways to thank them for their contribution to the work that we do. Which is why we signed up to Room to Reward charity which matches unsold hotel rooms with hidden heroes. Read more

Support us on Giving Tuesday 2019

This year Glasgow Eco Trust is taking part in Giving Tuesday which takes place on Tuesday 3 December. #GivingTuesday is a day where everyone, everywhere can do something to support the good causes that mean so much to them. Read more

Biodiversity and Gardening

A blog about our recent Community Environmental Issues survey and biodiversity, which was the least important of the issues identified. Read more

Hidden in plain sight

An insight from a participant on one of Glasgow Eco Trust's recent adult led cycle rides. We offer two led rides a week Read more

Volunteering Case Study

The following is a case study of one of our volunteers who joined our Community Green Team. The case study highlights the positive impact that volunteering has had in their life. Read more

Festival Park Led Ride

A blog about one of Glasgow Eco Trust's adult led cycle rides to the Glasgow Garden Festival site and Festival Park. Read more

Our Good Cause needs your Cooperation

Glasgow Eco Trust has been selected as one of The Co-operative's local Good Causes to raise money from the Co-operative membership towards the work we do. Read more

Beach Littering Survey System project is go!

Glasgow Eco Trust is sponsoring four University of Strathclyde MEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering students final year project designing and building a prototype of a beach cleaning robot Read more

Latest

Petition to reinstate the No 4 bus service to Knightswood

The local community in Knightswood and Jordanhill has set up a petition to call to re-instate the First Bus Glasgow number 4 bus route all the way to Knightswood.

Adam Smith Economic Society partnership

Glasgow Eco Trust is delighted to be working in partnership with the Adam Smith Economic Society (ASES) at the University of Glasgow looking at ways they can reduce their environmental impact.

Led cycle ride 31 Mar Scotstoun

Glasgow Eco Trust led cycle rides for adults as part of our Active Travel programme. The rides are open to anyone over 18 but aimed at people who are looking to improve their cycling and want to explore the local area.

Led cycle ride 24 Mar Scotstoun

Cycling in Glasgow MindMap

Glasgow Eco Trust has put together this online MindMap about everything 'cycling' in the G postcode area.

De'ils On Wheels bike workshop

Glasgow Eco Trust's community bike workshop De'ils on Wheels accepts donations of unwanted bikes, refurbishes them and sells reused bikes at affordable prices. We also provide services and repairs and sell new and reused parts and accessories.

Our Vision

Glasgow Eco Trust has a vision of vibrant, thriving and resilient communities where people are inspired and empowered to get active, get involved and make a difference for their communities, future generations and the planet.

Our history

Glasgow Eco Trust has been around since 2004 and during that time we have achieved a great amount for the people and communities in west Glasgow.

General Donations

Your donations help us to continue our important work and helps us achieve our Vision of vibrant, thriving and resilient communities. Thank you for your support.

Energy and Pedal Power

Check out our pedal powered generators which can be used to power a range of electrical appliances, the most popular of which is the blender to make pedal powered smoothies.

Neil Lovelock

Neil has been our Project Manager since April 2011.

Beach Littering Survey System project

Glasgow Eco Trust is sponsoring four University of Strathclyde MEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering students final year project designing and building a prototype of a beach cleaning robot

Waste and Resources

Reduce, reuse, recycle - managing resources more effectively is an important aspect of our work.

Our Funders

The work we undertake is supported by a range of funders and supporters. We gratefully appreciate this support that enables us to deliver our activities and services.