Sustainability

Cards (2)

  • What four main things does a sustainable community include?
    Water conservation schemes: collecting rainwater to use on gardens, installing toilets that use less water to flush
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    Energy conservation schemes: promoting renewable energy resources, ensuring new homes meet the minimum energy efficiency requirements
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    Creating green space: provides cooler areas where people can relax in hot weather, encourage people to exercise more and ride bikes which makes people healthier and less stressed
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    Waste recycling: collection of household recycling boxes, recycling facilities for larger items
  • What is an example of a sustainable community?
    Bedzed - homes use 81% less energy