Case studies

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

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

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Pedal for Scotland De'ils On Wheels fundraiser

Paul Morrice is taking part in the Pedal for Scotland Classic Challenge cycle from Glasgow to Edinburgh and is raising funds for the De'ils On Wheels community bike workshop.

Biodiversity and Gardening

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

Gardening volunteer session 8 Oct

Come and join our Community Green Team for our weekly gardening volunteering session at the Heart of Scotstoun green garden project.

Gardening volunteer session 1 Oct

Come and join our Community Green Team for our weekly gardening volunteering session at the Heart of Scotstoun green garden project.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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Volunteering Case Study

Hidden in plain sight