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Swale Borough Council

… in carbon emissions can be achieved is available on the council’s website. 2.16 This year we have planted 295 standard trees and 14053 whips. 2.17 COVID19 has accelerated the move to virtual and hybrid meetings and new ways of working, resulting in business and commuting miles falling dramatically. However other challenges have arisen, such as the increase in household waste being put out…

… council target although we are moving in the right direction. We remain committed to reducing both our own emissions and in leading our borough’s residents and businesses on their net zero journey. There are a number of reasons for this including industry not being able to deliver the correct infrastructure needed to reduce our waste collection emissions and the constantly changing offsetting…

… the carbon footprint of our services. The grounds maintenance contract has seen new electric vehicles and power tools used for the first time on this service. The proposed new waste and street cleaning contract will reduce carbon emissions by re-routing rounds to reduce fuel use by 10-15%, using cleaner more fuel-efficient Euro VI diesel vehicles with an electric lift for the bins and use of EVs…

… products is underway both in Swale House and across our estate/services. The drinks and vending machine contracts were not renewed. Where it has not been easily possible to remove products, facilities to recycle specific plastic waste in Swale House have been introduced. For example, coffee cups, crisp packets, pens and blister packs can be recycled. Biodegradable tree guards are being used…

… Project. Considerable funding of £1,169,100 has been won during the year. One project unique to Swale is the Swale Cycle Recycle Project. A scheme that takes unwanted or damaged bikes and repairs them in the workshops of HMP Swaleside before they are distributed via charity partners to people who cannot afford bikes. The benefits are bikes are diverted from the waste stream, prisoners…