Improving Urban sustainability in London

• What is the main topic of the BBC article mentioned?

  Improving urban sustainability in London
• What does urban sustainability mean?


  • The ability to keep something going over time
  • Without harming people or the environment
• What are some methods to encourage water conservation?

  • Dual flush toilets in businesses and homes
  • Collecting rainwater for gardens
  • Use of water meters in properties
• What are some methods to encourage energy conservation?


  • Insulating businesses and homes
  • Use of double and triple glazing in buildings
  • Use of low-energy lighting and appliances
• What are some methods to promote waste recycling?

  • Recycling of household and commercial waste
  • Adopting a 'reduce, reuse, recycle' policy
  • Using 'grey' water to flush toilets in public buildings
• How can creating green spaces improve urban sustainability?

  • Increasing the number of parks
  • Planting more trees (e.g., Queen Elizabeth Park in London)
• What is one way London is attempting to be sustainable in transport?

  By encouraging the use of public transport
• What is the purpose of the Congestion Charging Zone in London?


  • Discourages driving in central London
  • Charges a fee for vehicles traveling in the zone
  • Operates between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday
• What is the cost of hiring a bicycle in the bike sharing scheme in London?


  £2 for short journeys
• What is the name commonly used for bicycles in London's bike sharing scheme?

  Boris Bikes
• What are the benefits of using the Oyster Card in London?


  • Integrated travel payment method
  • Allows quick and efficient use of buses, trains, and tubes
• How does the extension of the Jubilee Line contribute to urban sustainability in London?


  It encourages more people to use public transport
• What are the main challenges urban areas in the UK face?


  • Regeneration
  • Urban sustainability