Blog

Welcome to the Glasgow Eco Trust blog where you will find our news and views. Click on an item below to 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

Latest

Bike repair booking 26 Jan

Glasgow Eco Trust's De'ils On Wheels community bike workshop is offering bike repairs and servicing during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. We are participating in the Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme. You will need to book an appointment using our online booking form below.
National Lottery £600K brings Glasgow community food partners together to act on climate change

A new project aiming to transform Glasgow’s food system and reduce its impact on the climate crisis is today receiving £629,582 of National Lottery funding. The funding goes to Glasgow Community Food Network and partners, who will work alongside local people across the city to co-create a food system that is fair, healthy, sustainable and kinder to the environment.
From the Ground Up: Global Gathering for Climate Justice

This November the COP26 climate talks were due to take place in Glasgow. To mark this moment, the COP26 Coalition is hosting From the Ground Up – a global gathering providing the space to educate, strategise and co-ordinate, to build power and connect within our global justice movements.
Play the Glasgow Community Lottery and support our work

Glasgow Community Lottery is a new, fun way to raise money for Glasgow Eco Trust, whilst giving you the chance to win the £25,000 jackpot every week!

Cycling in Glasgow MindMap

Glasgow Eco Trust has put together this online MindMap about everything 'cycling' in the G postcode area.
REVERB Eco-Village on The 1975 2020 tour

Glasgow Eco Trust has been invited to join the REVERB Eco-Village on the Glasgow leg of The 1975 2020 tour. We will be at the SSE Hydro on Sunday 1 March and Glasgow Eco Trust is calling on fans of The 1975 to send a message to COP26. #SendAMessageToCOP26
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 helping to address climate change and responding to the climate and ecological emergencies.
Giving Tuesday Now

Glasgow Eco Trust is looking to raise £1000 as part of #GivingTuesdayNow. A very generous donor recently donated £500 and we are looking to double that donation by raising a further £500 as part of #GivingTuesdayNow
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.
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.
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.
Toothbrush Recycling Programme

Glasgow Eco Trust is taking part in the Terra Cycle UK oral care recycling programme for all oral care products and packaging including toothbrushes and empty toothpaste tubes