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Directorate of Environment
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Blackwood, NP2 2YW
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Welcome
More than 6.6 billion people live on planet earth, all sharing a finite pool of resources. There is now widespread recognition of the un-sustainability of our current ways of living and developing. World population is expected to reach 8 billion by 2030 placing even greater requirement on us to deliver a better quality of life using less resources: ”living better, using less”.
Sustainable development aims to enable all people to meet their basic needs and enjoy a better quality of life without compromising the quality of life for future generations.
Sustainable development cannot be achieved by any organisation or individual working in isolation. We are working hard to help businesses and schools to become more sustainable, and for individuals to embrace sustainable living.
News...
Kids find out how to be greener, healthier and happier with the Green Grin o meter
Caerphilly County Borough Council launches the Green Grin o meter, a web based sustainability index for children and young adults.
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Buying Locally
Globalisation has changed the way we shop forever. We can get different foods from different countries all over the world, all year round. We buy more food than any other product and our purchases have a big impact on the environment, and on ourselves.
Visit the Themes and Pledges page to find out what you can do to make a difference towards Buying Locally
