Including 7 closely related terms such as reduce, waste, and waste reduction.
… the strategic framework for the development of future action plans to 2050. Circular economy Aim: Reduce waste and consumption, increase material re-use and increase recycling rates in the borough. Objectives: • Improve recycling rates • Encourage waste avoidance and material reuse through our services and operations. • Champion waste reduction in the wider community. Energy Aim: Reduce energy…
… preservation. Materials are kept in use for as long as possible then recovered to form new products and re-used (e.g. plastic from the water bottle is re- used to make fabric). 3.11 As a local authority we recognise a circular economy forms an essential part of tackling climate change and addressing the environmental emergency by helping to reduce waste production. We have already taken steps to reduce…
… use of our food waste collection service. A fifth of UK greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are associated with food and drink6 therefore it is important that food waste is reduced as far as possible and unavoidable food waste is separated. We want to see at least a 10% increase in the food waste collection service by 2025 and again we will look to engage and involve the community to help deliver…
… themes We have structured our strategy around four key themes to focus strategic action on areas we have control over at a local level: Circular economy Circular Economy refers to more sustainable resource use. Attention will be focused on reducing waste, encouraging material re-use, increasing recycling and supporting less resource intensive lifestyles. Energy 67% of the borough’s emissions…
… efficiency programmes for buildings; and the need to reduce waste and ban waste-to-landfill. This context has informed the development of this strategy and actions to tackle these areas are specified under the Action Plan section. The Government’s 2017 Industrial Strategy White Paper embeds the principle of a low carbon economy and says it is essential for maintaining our quality of life and ensuring…