Including the closely related term waste.
… created an action tracker based on the energy efficiency measures recommended in the report. We are also having the emissions related to the Council’s vehicle fleet, grey fleet, commuting, water, and waste assessed, and expect to receive similar reports for these elements which lay out the opportunities for carbon reduction. NHDC CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY 2021-2026 PAGE 20 Appendix B…
…. NHDC CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY 2021-2026 PAGE 23 We have invested in glassware and related commercial cleaning equipment for events at Hitchin Town Hall, in order to avoid plastic. Where glassware is inappropriate for an event, we have replaced plastic vessels with compostable alternatives. We have appointed a Waste Awareness Officer to increase public awareness of waste…
… and recycling issues. We have installed nine new on-street recycling bins in Royston Town Centre. We established Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Events, to help residents dispose of their electrical equipment to be repurposed/recycled. These events have currently been put on hold due to the pandemic. We led environmental health action days such as those held on the 9/12…
…/2019 in Letchworth and the 3/12/2019 in Hitchin. (with topics including dog fouling, fly tipping, and dumping of waste). The Corporate Policy Team have created a regular update of actions that support the Council’s aim to reduce its impact on the environment. This is posted to the Council’s website on its ‘Climate Change’ page in order to keep residents informed. A Green Space Audit…