Middlesbrough Environment City
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We are an independent charity dedicated to promoting healthy, sustainable and equitable living in the Tees Valley region.
Middlesbrough
Joined June 2011
"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
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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.
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🎃 Happy Halloween from everyone at Middlesbrough Environment City 🎃
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🎃 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
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🌟 Wishing everyone across the Tees Valley a Diwali that brings happiness, prosperity and joy 💚
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💚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.
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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
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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💚
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🚴♂️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
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🌎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.
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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!
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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 💚💚💚
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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
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Households waste over 1 BILLION meals every day. On International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Food Waste, let’s change that. MEC’s Eco Shops rescue surplus supermarket food and make it available in schools and community venues.
ecoshop.org.uk
Our Mission We aim to reduce food waste, one EcoShop at a time. EcoShops are pop-up shops of high-quality supermarket food. Because of over ordering or mis-printing on the packaging, the food would...
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The MEC team loved being part of yesterday’s Health & Wellbeing event at Hemlington Recreation Centre, hosted by @HwMiddlesbrough 💚 From Eco Shops & affordable warmth to sustainable living tips, it was great to share our support. 👉Learn more: https://t.co/m0uvfQ59a6
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Meet Becky from our Active Travel team! 👋 Today she’s been at Newham Bridge Primary School in Middlesbrough delivering Pedestrian Training.🚶♂️ Each week we deliver Bikeability & Active Travel sessions across Tees Valley schools. 🚴♂️ Find out more👉active.travel@menvcity.org.uk
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💚 Our Voices of Change series continues as we share inspiring, thought-provoking words from leaders, thinkers, activists and everyday changemakers…
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Through our Voices of Change series, we aim to share inspirational words from leaders, thinkers, activists and everyday changemakers from around the world - each one inspiring us to take the small steps that can create a brighter, fairer and more sustainable future ✨🌍
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27% of UK children are growing up in food-insecure households. In the North East, it’s 23% - the 2nd highest rate in the UK. At MEC, we’re tackling food poverty + food waste with: 🛒28 Eco Shops across the Tees Valley 👩🍳Cookery workshops for healthy, affordable meals
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