WINSFORD shoppers are getting something for nothing over the next few weeks in the form of top tips on tackling climate change.

NHS Cheshire CCG has joined forces with Cheshire West and Chester Council and local animator Lazerray Motion, to produce a series of short videos that are being screened in the CineWindow in Winsford Cross Shopping Centre.

Set to music by Harbourmaster Productions, the animations cover topics ranging from correct disposal of medicines and inhalers to green travel and eating a balanced, seasonal diet.

The films were paid for by the council from its Reopening and Recovery Programme set up to support public services in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The big push is part of the CCG’s work to shrink its carbon footprint in line with the NHS’ ambition to be a net-zero organisation by 2040.

CCG sustainability manager Grace Marshall said: "Climate change is the single biggest threat to health worldwide.

"This was recognised by our Governing Body back in 2020 when it identified climate change as a critical issue to be kept front and centre in all decision making.

"Since then, the CCG has worked really hard to reduce the environmental impact of the NHS in Cheshire and safeguard the health of residents.

"The CCG has also played a leading role in developing a Cheshire-wide climate change action plan."

The CCG has reduced its carbon footprint by 75 per cent since 2019/20 by encouraging agile working and has also promoted the prescribing of more environmentally-friendly inhalers.

Richard Milburn, from Lazerray Motion, said: "It was a great honour to develop this series of videos.

"I personally advocate all the messages throughout and it's fantastic to see such a dedicated team devoting time and space to these causes.

"The videos will be very useful for people who may not be aware of certain information, for example returning unused medication to pharmacies and information on donating food to charitable causes.

"I hope the videos will enthuse people to think about steps they can take to improve the environment and stay healthy."