💚 Want to use your skills to build a greener, healthier Tees Valley? MEC is recruiting TWO new Trustees. If you care about sustainability and positive community change, we’d love to hear from you. 🗓 Apply by 31 Dec 2025 👉 More info: https://t.co/yqU1crgbwa

Being a Sessional Bikeability Instructor is a great way to share your passion for cycling while making a real difference. 🗓️ Training takes place before Christmas 2025 🚴 Role starts January 2026 📍 Apply now: https://t.co/yqU1crgbwa 📞 Or call 01642 579820

Lest we forget. Today we honour those who sacrificed their lives for a better tomorrow. We will remember them 💚

This week, we took Middlesbrough's voice to Westminster! 💚 We joined the Sustainable Food Places Day of Celebration & Action, bringing together over 120 food partnerships, MPs and community leaders to share how local action is transforming our food system♻️

Our Board of Trustees help guide our vision of a thriving, sustainable and equitable Tees Valley 💚 This Trustees' Week, we say a huge thanks to: Samantha Granger, Matthew Watson, Biniam Araia, Valerie Cunningham, Peter Gavigan, Catherine Maughan, Joe McMonagle & Julia Rostron.

Remember (remember) wildlife this 5th of November!💚Celebrate Bonfire Night responsibly: 🔥Build your bonfire on the day 🦔Check it for sheltering animals such as hedgehogs 💥Pick eco-friendly fireworks 🌳Avoid fires near trees & hedgerows 🗑️Clean up afterwards

We're heading to #Westminster to showcase how we, alongside 123 #foodpartnerships, improve access to healthy, sustainable food, strengthening supply chains and celebrating local food identity. 💚 #vibrantfoodcultures #SFPDayofAction2025 #SustainableFoodPlaces

"We do not inherit the Earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children" - Chief Seattle, American Indian Chief & Philosopher. 🌍 A timeless reminder that our choices today shape the world our children will inherit. Let’s protect the planet we live on. 💚 #VoicesOfChange

Our Affordable Warmth team has been spreading warmth & support! 🔥💚 From the Genesis Project's Autumn Marketplace, to Heartbeat of the Community at the International Community Centre, we shared tips on saving energy, staying warm & eating well.

🎃 Happy Halloween from everyone at Middlesbrough Environment City 🎃

🎃 Don’t let your pumpkin go to waste this Halloween - turn it into something delicious and nutritious with our easy to follow PUMPKIN SOUP RECIPE! No tricks, just a tasty treat! 💚 For more recipe ideas, visit: https://t.co/m0uvfQ4Bky

🌟 Wishing everyone across the Tees Valley a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity and joy 💚

💚A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined today’s Big Community Dig! Amazing to see so many people come together to help transform our site. Special thanks to Refugee Futures, @TeessideUni & BOC Teesside for your support! Email info@menvcity.org.uk to register for future events.

This #WorldFoodDay, small changes can make a big difference for your budget, your health & the planet. 🍲 Shop smart, cook creatively, waste less 🥕 Eat seasonal & affordable produce ❄️ Freeze extras & turn leftovers into meals More sustainable food tips: https://t.co/m0uvfQ4Bky

Last week, we attended the Black History Youth Awards. The event, organised by Taste Of Africa North East, celebrates the achievements of black youths in the region. We were proud to be part of such an inspirational event that shines a light on talent and community spirit💚

🚴‍♂️It's Cycle to School Week (13–17 Oct 2025)! Our Active Travel team deliver Bikeability training across the Tees Valley – building confident, capable young cyclists and supporting greener, healthier travel! 📩 Enquiries: dan.gill@menvcity.org.uk | ☎️ 01642 579820

🌎The news that renewable energy produced more of the world’s electricity than coal in the first half of this year is a landmark moment – one we can all use as a springboard for more of the positive change needed to help save our planet. 💚Be a voice of change.

This #WorldHabitatDay2025 take small steps that can help your local area:🐝Leave a patch of long grass to encourage biodiversity♻️Reduce, reuse + recycle to help tackle climate change🦔Create corridors for wildlife such as hedgehog highways. Every habitat matters!

Fantastic day celebrating International Day of Older People at @mbro_townhall Our Affordable Warmth and Eco Shops teams were on hand to share advice & support with local people. Big thanks to @MbroCouncil & Seniors Connected for hosting such an inspiring community event 💚💚💚

This September we teamed up with the @NutritionOrgUK for Snack-tember – helping young people across the Tees Valley make healthier snack choices. We explored the full rainbow of healthy veg, made a tasty butterbean dip and popped our own popcorn. Thanks to everyone who took part