Including the closely related terms waste, waste collection, and waste collection.
… waste produced by the Council operations so that it can be reduced and managed Reduce printing and paper waste through increase in digital systems and services Introduce low emission transport specifications into new waste collection contracts Consider how the Council can assist contractors to move to Ultra Low Emission Vehicles through ensuring depots have sufficient power supply…
… poverty.............................................................................................................................. 35 Transport .................................................................................................................................. 36 Waste…
… electric vehicles (BEV) Add to the Council’s own estate EV charging infrastructure Examine the business case for Vehicle-to-Grid EV charging to reduce energy bills Increase the use of EV staff pool car(s) to reduce grey business mileage costs Extend sustainable travel incentives for staff including a car share scheme Expand opportunities for flexible working Waste Measure…
… resulted from changes within the power sector. Strong UK policies have closed coal plants and supported remarkable increases in renewable generation, accompanied by dramatic reductions in costs, far beyond the level once believed possible. Emissions from waste are also down 48% since 2008 – an unsung story, the outcome of EU regulation and the UK landfill tax. We should celebrate this progress…
…, but it masks a worrying trend in other sectors. In this report, we refer to the ‘uneven’ balance of emissions reduction. In the last five years, emissions outside of power and waste have plateaued. Costs of renewables (large-scale wind and solar) falling below cost/MW of coal plants. Progress in other sectors has been flat or shown a minimal reduction. Source; 2018 Progress Report to Parliament…