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… by the council, our communities, and partners. TRANSPORT Transport is one of the biggest contributors of carbon emissions in Gateshead. A shift to low or zero-emissions vehicles has great potential to reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. Encouraging active travel (walking or cycling) and public transport as alternatives to private cars are important ways to reduce the environmental…
… promote food options with a lower carbon footprint – such as meat-free meals and locally sourced foods - through the Council’s catering operations. Support local food production to minimise ‘food miles’. Ensure that the goods and services procured by the Council are compatible with the Council’s Climate Emergency commitments. Move away from cleaning and catering products which use plastic bottles…
… of electric or other low-carbon vehicles within the Council’s fleet. • Support ‘agile working’ by expanding the use of digital technology to minimise paper use and reduce the need for staff travel • Encourage the expansion of charging facilities for electric vehicles *FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIONS: PLEASE GO TO PAGE 15 HOUSING Better insulated homes are warmer and have lower heating…
… bills. That can help and improve the health and wellbeing of residents and reduce fuel poverty. We intend to: * • Promote low-carbon housing development across Gateshead • Improve insulation to Council-owned properties, and install low-carbon heat and energy where feasible • Continue to explore the use of hydrogen as a viable source of energy for homes, transport and commercial use…
…. *FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ACTIONS: PLEASE GO TO PAGE 15 ENERGY AND HEAT Establishing renewable or low-carbon sources of heat and power for our homes, commercial premises and public buildings will make an important contribution to cutting borough-wide carbon emissions. New technologies are emerging and developing that allow us to use renewable sources of electricity, and alternatives to natural gas…