Waste (Focus Area 2)
Virtually all items can have an impact on climate change and the environment. This could be from the materials used in items such as plastics, whether items end up in landfills or are able to be recycled or composted and how long items can be maintained to continue being useable. By buying less new items, instead opting for refurbished, second hand or recycled items we can reduce emissions from the production of new. By learning and sharing skills to repair and maintain we can level up our communities whilst reducing waste and when items are no longer useable, we can ensure we recycle as much as possible to reduce what goes to waste. By taking these steps and being conscious of the items we buy use and discard we can minimise waste in our communities.
What the Council needs to do
- Further encourage our residents to reduce, reuse and recycle and achieve a higher recycling rate
- Adapt to new regulations and support a circular economy
- Work with partners to develop and build a new state-of-the-art materials recycling facility (MRF)