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North Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council

… is exploring ways it can build circular economy into other policies to transition to a low carbon economy working with residents, community groups and businesses to help us achieve net-zero emissions across the whole borough. 20 ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE NORTH TYNESIDE Carbon Net Zero 2030 Action Plan 2023/24 From 2005, the borough has seen a 44.6% reduction in its carbon footprint…

… quality of life aspects such as health, the economy, inequalities and overall wellbeing of our residents. We are working very hard to understand climate impacts and act positively. Whilst this action plan has a clear focus on reducing carbon emissions, we are also adapting our services in response to the extreme weather events we are already experiencing and are likely to see…

… the state of knowledge of climate change, its widespread impacts and risks, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. The authority’s Action Plan recognises all these aspects in a local policy and project context. In doing so, we are confident that we are addressing our share of action needed to reduce carbon emissions to limit further global warming and associated environmental impacts…

…). The process of managing waste contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. For example, when organic waste decomposes, carbon dioxide and methane gas is created. The production and incineration (energy from waste) of inorganic waste uses natural resources such as water, fuel, metal, timber in their production and this results in the emission of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide and other…

… pollutants. Plastic waste produces greenhouse gas emissions during every stage of its lifecycle. The extraction and transportation of plastic is dependent on oil, gas, and coal. The production and disposal of plastics also release carbon emissions. The Action Plan includes policy commitments around the introduction of separate food waste collections and implementation of emerging government…