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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
declared a Climate and Biodiversity emergency in July 2019.
We have set a commitment to become a carbon neutral council by 2030.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council declared a Climate and Biodiversity emergency in July 2019.
We have set a commitment to become a carbon neutral council by 2030.

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
declared a Climate and Biodiversity
emergency in July 2019.
We have set a commitment to become a carbon neutral council by 2030.

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At TWBC, we have installed 90 solar panels on the Amelia building. This will reduce the carbon footprint of the building by 12 tons per year, over their 30 year lifespan!

If the average UK household switched to LED lights, it would save about £40 on energy bills per year

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The average 10-minute shower uses about 18 gallons of water! Taking shorter, and colder showers can save both water and energy.

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The Council recognises the importance on leading the way to reduce its own carbon emissions and to enable and inspire action across the Borough. Success will require the council to work in partnership with a wide range of partners and all the residents of the borough.

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Shopping local and seasonal produce can help support our local farmers as well as reducing emissions on imported foods

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Switching to active travel such as cycling can help reduce congestion in your area, as well as helping increase your health and wellbeing!

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Recycling is one of the easiest ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Did you know that recycling aluminium uses 95% less energy than producing aluminium from raw materials?

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The UK throws away around 2.5 billion coffee cups every year! Using a reusable coffee cup helps reduce plastic pollution (and your carbon footprint) as you can use it over and over again!

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The UK throws
away around 2.5 billion
coffee cups every year! Using a reusable coffee cup helps reduce plastic pollution (and your carbon footprint) as you can use it over and over again!

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