Including 7 closely related terms such as waste generation, waste hierarchy, and waste.
… Waste Action Aim Service area Project commencement Environmental impact Cost 14 Work with council suppliers, concessions and tenants to reduce waste sent to landfill, food waste and the reliance on single-use plastics The council will look to produce guidance and support suppliers…
… that, where possible, materials will be obtained locally and only from sustainable sources. The waste hierarchy will also be followed to help reduce waste being sent to landfill and high-quality, long-lasting materials will be selected to ensure that repairs are kept to a minimum. All planting will ensure biodiversity is protected. A biodiversity net gain (BNG) of at least 10% is due to be achieved…
… around carbon footprints, food mileage, waste disposal and waste generation. Those suppliers who can demonstrate that they are driving down their carbon footprint and operating in an environmentally friendly manner will be viewed favourably. This important policy will therefore help reduce packaging and restrict the provision of plastic goods and other goods which have an adverse environmental impact…
… projected emission reductions over the next few years. These will be achieved by increasing year-on-year reductions in emissions associated with the council’s supply chain, transitioning all council owned vehicles to electric vehicles (EV) in 2023, where possible, and limiting the emissions associated with business travel, employee commute, water/waste usage and fuel/ energy usage outside of Scope 1 and 2…
… there will be a push to reduce waste where possible, and procure materials locally. Council-wide Medium: 2021-2024 There will be a reduction in emissions produced by the building. A total of £12.19 million worth of funding has been secured for this project from the ‘Levelling Up Fund’. 11 Undertake building upgrades and retrofits according to results from the audit Review options for upgrades…