Including the closely related term air pollution.
… to improve air quality Reducing waste • Lead by example to reduce council waste • Increase Watford's recycling rates Nature restoration • Lead by example to create biodiversity on council-owned assets • Work with communities and partners to increase climate resilience and water efficiency 1 Based on Department for Business…
… the borough carbon neutral by 2030. Aims Watford’s Sustainability Strategy 2020-24 has an ambition broader than reducing carbon emissions. Our strategy makes the case for action under each of six strands: Leading by example; People power; Reducing energy usage and emissions; Improving transport and air quality; Reducing waste; and Nature restoration. In terms of carbon emissions, our aim…
… by example to ensure buildings in council influence are as sustainable as possible • Ensure Local Plan is sufficiently ambitious around sustainability • Enable and encourage community- wide emission reduction Improving transport and air quality • Lead by example on low carbon travel • Review and reset sustainable transport projects in the light of covid • Deliver public campaigns…
…, the council has saved 986 tonnes of CO2 emission per annum whilst saving residents £220,000 in heating bills and the N.H.S £2,880,000 in societal costs. Beryl Bikes – Launched in 2020, this is the first council bike share scheme in Hertfordshire, helping to reduce road traffic, CO2 emissions and air pollution. When fully rolled out it will comprise up to 200 pedal bikes and 100 e-bikes at 70…