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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

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

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

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

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An action packed Action Earth volunteer day

In October Glasgow Eco Trust hosted an action packed Action Earth volunteer day at Heart of Scotstoun Green Garden. We had nearly 40 volunteers come along to join in the event and make a real difference to the Green Garden.

Revolve reuse centre re-accreditation success

Glasgow Eco Trust's De'ils On Wheels community bike workshop has successfully completed the Revolve Reuse re-accreditation process. Revolve accreditation demonstrates our commitment to quality and Revolve accredited stores are the first choice for second hand.

Top Tips for an eco friendly Christmas

Despite it still being November many people are starting to plan for the Christmas period. We have had a wee look through the internet to find some top eco tips for the Christmas period to help you have a more environmentally friendly time.

Social Enterprise in Glasgow report published

Glasgow Social Enterprise Network has published the 4th Social Enterprise in Glasgow census report which details the scale and economic impact of social enterprises in Glasgow.

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.

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

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.

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.