A Greener Way For Our Bay is Torbay Climate Partnership’s new framework and plan for reducing the Bay’s carbon footprint and preparing for a changing climate. The Partnership is made up of a wide range of organisations in Torbay from the public, private, community and voluntary sectors.
The new consultation – ‘A Greener Way For Our Bay’ – aims to engage with local people on the Torbay Climate Partnership’s new plans for reducing the Bay’s carbon footprint and preparing for a changing climate. The Partnership is made up of a wide range of organisations in Torbay from the public, private, community and voluntary sectors.
A Greener Way for Our Bay has ten priorities which are:
- Help more people live and work in homes and buildings that are energy efficient.
- Make sustainable transport and public transport more accessible and affordable.
- Ensure that roads and paths are safer and more accessible for cyclists and walkers.
- Reduce waste and increase recycling.
- Enjoy and protect our marine and natural environment.
- Help green our businesses and create new jobs with the environment at their heart.
- Ensure the community is at the heart of local action.
- Monitor progress and set up initiatives that celebrate success.
- Help everyone understand why change is needed and how sustainable choices will make a difference.
- Work with nature and the local community to prepare for a changing climate.
Find out more: https://greenerway.torbay.gov.uk