Climate change strategy - further information

We will seek to minimise pollution and our waste and increase the borough’s recycling rate.

The council’s emissions:

• We will consider reuse, repair and end of life waste disposal in procurement decisions
• We will educate our staff to minimise waste and maximise recycling

The borough’s emissions:

• We will increase the amount of street litter that is recycled and run campaigns to reduce litter and fly tipping
• We will review and improve our recycling service
• We will use Environmental Protection and Clean Air Act powers to reduce pollution

In partnership:

• We will deliver the 12 pledges within the Leicestershire Waste and Resources Strategy 2022-2050 (lesswaste.org.uk)

Last updated: 04/02/2025 15:08