Including the closely related terms sustainable behaviour, and sustainable approach.
… and visit them. Procuring a vehicle fleet that is fit for purpose yet has a limited impact on the environment and replacing all our new cars and light goods vehicles with ultra low emission vehicles by 2025 Taking a sustainable approach to the supplies and services we buy within the Council, from major building projects to eliminating single use plastics, so that we better support the local…
… Cu ltu re & W el sh La ng ua ge Putting in place based bi lingual climate related activities, using reclaimed and sustainable materials and methods in community arts, traditional crafts and trades and architecture which distinctly reflect the local area and culture. G lo ba lly R es po ns ib le W al es facilitating sustainable behaviour and use nature’s resources…
… to supporting the Council’s aim to be carbon neutral and generate all our energy needs. Progress existing energy generation schemes, including wind turbines at Nant Y Gwyddon and Bryn Pica. Consider ways to use existing carbon free energy sources to provide sustainable heat and power to local communities e.g. Taffs Well Thermal Spring. Explore potential options to utilise existing energy sources…
… as traditional engineering works, for example Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Increase area of Woodland regeneration, protecting/storing carbon and reducing the risk of flooding. Protect and enhance our most valuable carbon stores, in undisturbed soils and semi-natural vegetation that reside in woods, heathland and grasslands across the County Borough. Restore selected local peatbogs…
… on ‘green’ sites. Increase the land supply for new Zero carbon homes through our local development plan making sure the sites reduce the need for car use. Ensure that new housing and commercial developments include solar, where feasible, and have the capability to generate, store and use renewable energy onsite and offer EV charging points. Potential measures/targets no. of sustainable/zero…