Voluntary action to achieve Sustainable Development in Staffordshire in support of the Local Area Agreement

Vision

“Staffordshire will seek and adopt innovative and locally appropriate solutions to halt and, if possible, reverse environmental resource depletion and consequential problems such as climate change, caused by the collective failure to account for the non-human elements of the economy, the aim of which will be to find more sustainable ways to meet the economic, social and environmental needs of present generations that will not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

High Level Outcomes the Partners to the LAA would like to see achieved

Sustainable Development
Outcome 1	Enhance and ensure access for all to environments that are valued, protected and enjoyed.
Voluntary action to help achieve Outcome 1	Visit local nature reserves & learn about locally important species Volunteer your time to maintain reserves or provide financial support Be considerate to wildlife on land you maintain
Outcome 2	A sustainable transport system which improves access to essential services for all, reducing the reliance on the car.
Voluntary action to help achieve Outcome 2	See if you can reduce the number of car journeys you make Use public transport or share private transport Buy local produce where possible (to cut transport miles)
Outcome 3	Reduce the volume of waste to landfill and increase recycling rates.
Voluntary action to help achieve Outcome 3	Recycle via District or Borough Council kerbside collection facilities or at Staffordshire County Council Waste Services sites Reuse unwanted items at Charity Shops or via a local ‘Freecycle’ group Buy used goods or products made from recycled materials Reduce your consumption whenever possible
Outcome 4	Reduce carbon emissions.
Voluntary action to help achieve Outcome 4	Use the Government Carbon Calculator to find out how much you produce Use less energy produced from fossil fuels Change to a ‘green tariff’ or generate energy from renewable sources

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