Harlow Council Makes Green Pledge

Last Wednesday (5 June) Harlow Council publicly signed the Nottingham Declaration - a pledge to tackle climate change locally.

The Council agreed to sign up to the declaration at the end of January and used its Environment Week to officially sign the commitment in the reception of the Civic Centre.

Before signing the declaration the Council launched a discounted loft and wall insulation scheme for homeowners, showcased a solar panel system and gave out free low energy light bulbs as part of its Environment Week initiative.

The Nottingham Declaration is a voluntary pledge to address the issues of climate change. It is a statement of commitment for the Council to make to its community.

The declaration will encourage the Council to look at reducing its greenhouse emissions from the purchasing of goods and services, transport and vehicles, waste production and disposal and energy use, as well as work with partners and the community to address the causes and impacts of climate change.

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Tuesday 12 June 2007