… consumption in Hertfordshire ranks among the highest in the country and this precious resource is extracted from the rarest of global habitats – chalk aquifers. Alongside over-abstraction, these unique habitats are further threatened by sewage and plastic pollution. This Strategy seeks to work with stakeholders to reduce water consumption, prevent water pollution, and reduce flood risks exacerbated…
… their green spaces for wildlife. To address the devastating impacts of overconsumption, the Strategy promotes the development of a circular economy; increasing reuse and recycling in the District to minimise waste entering landfill. Furthermore, the Strategy encourages sustainable food production and consumption, and the re-distribution of excess food through local food- sharing networks. Water…