… issues comprehensively Tackling the climate and ecological emergency requires action across a number of different and complex environmental issues, ranging from: carbon reduction; water conservation, cleaner air, healthy and active travel, biodiversity loss, greener spaces, adapting to global heating, warm homes, reducing waste and growing the green and circular economy. The challenge…
…-reduction-and-recycling-plan 14 3. Enhancing the Low Carbon Circular Economy Underpinning this is the need for Brent, and all of London, to move towards a low carbon, circular economy. This would involve a radical shift away from our current linear economy and ‘throwaway culture’ where products are made used disposed to one in which resources and products are kept in use for as long…
… as possible. This will also be at the centre of green economic recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic. Brent is well placed to enhance its low carbon circular economy over the next 10 years as it is already amongst the top for London boroughs with the highest rates of employment in this sector. There are around 860 businesses in the borough involved in the circular economy. We will aspire…
… to continue to build this sector and support this economic model of operation as a key mechanism for tackling the climate and ecological emergency. ‘Green’ jobs are ultimately considered to be the jobs of the future. The council will support the growth of the circular economy, working with both local and West London partners on creating pathways into green jobs in the local area. We will also work…
… with pan-London partners on pressing the government to ensure that there is the relevant focus and investment on the circular economy and green jobs, as necessary. Key elements to a circular economy Distribution Consumption Repair/Re-Use Recycled/Recovered Materials Design Production/ Remanufacturing This is a climate emergency! What can I do to help? A few examples… • Calculate your…