Geography

• Urban sustainability


  Making urban areas more sustainable
• Encouraging water conservation


  1. Dual flush toilets in businesses and homes

  2. Collecting rainwater for gardens

  3. Use of water meters in properties
• Encouraging energy conservation


  1. Insulating businesses and homes

  2. Use of double and triple glazing in buildings

  3. Use of low-energy lighting and appliances
• Encouraging waste recycling


  1. Recycling of household and commercial waste

  2. Adopting a 'reduce, reuse, recycle' policy

  3. Using 'grey' water to flush toilets in public buildings
• Creating green spaces


  1. Increasing the number of parks

  2. Planting more trees

  3. Example: Queen Elizabeth Park in London
• London's attempts to be sustainable

  • Encouraging the use of public transport
  • Reducing traffic congestion
• London Underground


  • Extension of the Jubilee Line has encouraged more people to use public transport
• Oyster Card


  Integrated travel payment method which allows people to use buses, trains and tubes quickly and efficiently