In recent weeks, residents across Glasgow have been complaining about rising rubbish levels, with bins not being collected for several weeks. Meanwhile one group of residents has come up with a solution to simply the messaging around refuse.

Born and bred Govanhillian Arthur Oliver has previously written for us about growing up in the area in the 1930s. Arthur continues his local history tour of Govanhill with a personal account of how the area changed during WWII.

Masks have become a staple of our lives, both worn on our faces and discarded on the streets. Artist and regular contributor, giacinta frisillo has been documenting this new form of litter as part of a performance painting project.

A two day conference on squatting and occupation in Scotland brings to a close the end of the year long celebration of the 20th anniversary since the Govanhill Baths occupation.

On the European Day of Sustainable Communities 2021, communities in Govanhill and across Glasgow, celebrated with a wide range of community events. SCCAN encourages communities to pioneer their way towards a more sustainable world and to respond creatively to the climate crisis.

Tucked away just off Victoria Road at 83 Bowman Street, the cosy Bee’s Knees Café is run by owner Anna Strzalkowska. Anna makes everyone feel like a member of the family, right from the minute they walk through the door. We popped in to get to know her better.

For many members of the Govanhill Roma Youth Project, the Global Day of Action during COP26 was their first time attending such a large protest. One participant, 16 year-old Natalia Balogova, shares her experience of the march.

Mina Baird met with members of Govanhill’s trans community to listen to their perspectives on living in our neighbourhood.

A group of South Asian women and indigenous leaders have created a 65 foot mural celebrating indigenous environmentalism, in amongst the streets of colonial Merchant City.

Originally published in our COP26 special issue, Chinyanta Kabaso wrote about the need for climate literacy education to be delivered to people who are under-represented and who have struggled against injustice.

As COP26 comes to an end, Danny Macpherson considers the suitability of Glasgow’s public transport systems and the prospect of greener alternatives.

This pop-up riverside venue at 222 Broomielaw is hosting a number of talks, workshops, performances screenings and other events over the duration of COP26 aiming to bring together arts and climate activism.

Activists are determined to keep possession of ‘Baile Hoose’ in Tradeston for the duration of COP26 and hope to be able to provide free accommodation to anyone wishing to attend the summit.

Tauseeb Aslam, the Engagement Officer for Scottish Ethnic Minority Deaf Club (SEMDC), spoke to Ruth Cape and Jess Steele of the South East Integration Network, about SEMDC’s climate challenge work with the deaf ethnic minority community in Glasgow.

While world leaders gather in our city for COP26, groups like Glasgow Community Energy are hoping to demonstrate the importance of local responses to the climate crisis.

In a world of fast fashion and cheap electronics, it can be too easy to buy new rather than repairing what we have. The Remade Network aims to offer an alternative as a one-stop shop for bringing life back into our goods.

Originally published in our fourth print issue, Fraser Stewart sets why organising for climate action must be inclusive of all sections of our communities.

More and more people are feeling moved by the climate emergency to take to activism in a way that they might never have before. Claire Larkin from Glasgow’s new Parents For Future group tells her story.

Patrick Harvie, MSP for Glasgow and Co-Leader of the Scottish Greens, outlines why investment in communities is essential to addressing the climate crisis and why it is counterproductive merely to guilt trip individuals.

Donating used items isn’t just a handy way to get rid of unwanted things. By providing the community with high quality, affordable baby clothes and equipment, Merry-go-round is demonstrating that the social and environmental benefits of a less wasteful economy go further than one might think.