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…, every proposal was supported by at least 84% of respondents (see chart below). Beyond these, the most frequently suggested proposals were those related to transport and waste/recycling, especially suggestions for a mass transit system and household collections for food waste and glass recycling. Many residents also suggested that Leeds should do more to require developers to build ‘greener…

…, influencing the speed at which society switches to zero carbon both through consumer choice and support for political action. The council cannot impose this change but can help to provide people with better information through which to make their choices.  The city wide proposals are broken down into the following areas: transport; housing; industry; consumption and food; waste energy; biodiversity…

… more, but many say that barriers currently prevent them from doing so, including: installing solar panels (57.7%), considering switching to an electric vehicle or hybrid (44.9%), composting food waste and kitchen scraps (38.5%), working from home more often (35.2%), growing food (34%), car sharing (31.1%) and avoiding buying non-recyclable packaging (30.3%). 3.1.11 Almost half (48.2…

…. Consumerism, Food and Waste  The amount and type of goods that people buy and the food they choose to eat is a matter of personal choice. Government, local and national, together with industry, can however better inform people of the impact of those choices. There is also a role in making more sustainable choices easily available and attractive, as seen increasingly in restaurants…

… with the broadening range of vegetarian and vegan options.  The council can also work with others to provide better opportunities to share and reuse goods. The emphasis on reduction and re-use is at the heart of the new Council Waste Strategy, which prioritises the prevention of waste arisings.  The government’s waste and resources strategy (published in Dec 2018) is under consultation with council’s…