Sustainability

What does sustainability mean for the Royal Borough?

Sustainability means continuing to deliver our high level of service to our residents, whilst being mindful that we do so in a way that will not compromise future generations. For example:

• Using the most efficient mode of transport
• Keeping our energy use, and therefore our carbon dioxide emissions to a minimum
• Being mindful of our water usage, and minimising it where at all possible

"energy reduction is no longer an option- it's a necessity. We must actively explore every avenue to find ways of using less; this is not only vital for the environment but for reducing costs and helping us to maintain low council tax for borough residents".
Cllr David Coppinger, Deputy Lead Member - Sustainability Panel, RBWM, dated September 2011.

Find out how the council is improving its own sustainability, and how we can help you to reduce your energy use:

• Energy Efficiency in schools - what your school can do to save energy
• Greenhouse Gas Protocol - details of our carbon emissions for the last two years
• Carbon Reduction Commitment - the scheme introduced by local government, which levies a charge per tonne of carbon dioxide
• Water Conservation - Information on water efficiency is available from your water company. They often have special offers on water butts and may be able to provide you with 'save-a-flush' bags for your toilet cistern.

Also See:

• Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings
  Conservation of the Built Environment and information on Listed Buildings.
• Energy Efficiency - Council
  How is the Council addressing the Energy Efficiency of its buildings and activities?
• Energy Efficiency - Domestic
  Information about how to become energy efficient in your home. The Borough promotes a number of schemes to help you become more energy efficient.
• Energy Monitor Loans
  Borrow a Home Energy Monitor from your local library
• Heathrow Airport
  Information about issues and consultations concerning Heathrow Airport and local residents.
• Recycling
  Summary of information about recycling in the Borough, with related links to services including the household box collection service, bring sites, green waste service and home composting.
• Sustainability Panel
  The Panel meets every other month, to discuss current sustainability matters, and monitor the progression of the strategy.
• Water Conservation
  Information and tips on saving water and links to local water companies.

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