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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

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

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Around The World Cycle Challenge May 2019

Glasgow City Council are hosting a virtual Around the World Cycle Challenge during the month of May. The challenge aims to encourage new and existing cyclists to get out on their bikes for all types of cycling from commuting to just enjoying a family ride in the park. Get involved by joining the Glasgow Eco Trust We Go Pedal team!

Around The World Singlespeed - a talk by Markus Stitz 17 May

Glasgow Eco Trust is delighted to be hosting this talk by Markus Stitz. Armed with photographs and film Markus will tell stories about cycling around the world on a singlespeed bike.

Play Together on Pedals 23 Jun

Play Together On Pedals free 2 hour drop-in session. Bikes and helmets are provided and your child will be supported to have fun learning to ride a bike.

Play Together on Pedals 9 Jun

Play Together On Pedals free 2 hour drop-in session. Bikes and helmets are provided and your child will be supported to have fun learning to ride a bike.

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

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.