… such as Freecycle https://www.freecycle.org/ Consider buying “experiences” for people as gifts, or charity gifts that support sustainable projects, rather than buy gifts that aren’t wanted or needed. https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam- unwrapped What we buy https://www.freecycle.org/ https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/oxfam-unwrapped https…
… 2019 Version Number 1.0 Status Final Review Frequency Annual Next review date September 2020 Consultation Strong Communities Select Committee (open to all members) on 26th September 2019. 3 Foreword The purpose of Monmouthshire County Council is building sustainable and resilient communities. This feels more relevant than ever. In 2019 no one can be blind…
… accelerating global warming. Time to Act If we are to stand a chance of addressing climate change and slowing the rise in the Earth’s temperature there is a narrow window of opportunity to take action. The International Panel on Climate Change has indicated that rises above 1.5 °C will affect the ability of the planet to sustain human life as we know it and that crucially, without significant…
… are sustainable and resilient to the impacts of climate change. With an increase in winter rainfall and rising sea levels, flooding is likely to increase, and this will be a particular concern in parts of Monmouthshire. Much of the work to co-ordinate emergency responses is organised through the Gwent Local Resilience Forum (LRF). We will continue to work with partners on the LRF to make sure that we…
… grass cuttings through anaerobic digestion Low Low Medium Plant 10,000 new trees by 2022 Low Medium Medium Use our county farms as exemplars for sustainable agriculture. Low Medium Medium Use low carbon building technologies like green walls or roofs Low Medium Medium Action to reduce County emissions CO2 reduction Cost to taxpayer Feasibility Promote sustainable land…