Project Zero - What are we doing?
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This page is designed to show you what the Council has been doing as part of Project Zero. It highlights the variety of things we're working on across different areas to help make positive changes and be more environmentally friendly.
EnergyWe have rolled out various initiatives to improve energy efficiency, and adopt renewable energy sources in our buildings and to support communities to do the same. | FoodWe regularly work with partners to ensure that good quality, sustainably-sourced food reaches those who need it, and to offer solutions for recycling food and packaging waste. | HousingUsing modern methods of construction we have provided communities with quality, sustainable housing, while continuing to make our current housing more efficient. |
Land and natureEnhancing biodiversity and sustainable land use underpins much of our work, with many of our ongoing projects helping to make the Vale a place for flora and fauna to flourish. | PlanningStriving to always support sustainable development, our planning projects aim to provide sustainable buildings and enhance the local environment. | Schools and youth workThe Vale’s schools and youth groups play an important role in Project Zero, regularly coordinating eco projects and helping to shape sustainable ways of operating. |
TransportMuch of our work to develop transport infrastructure focuses on making more sustainable transport easier and reducing carbon emissions from road use. | Waste and recyclingWe have rolled out various projects to encourage recycling, securing the Vale’s spot as one of the best performing Welsh Local Authorities for recycling rates. | WaterWe have improved our infrastructure to help us to reuse and recycle harvested water and increased water efficiency by better monitoring and managing water use. |