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We have developed a collective vision for our future. Now it's your turn to have your say on the proposed direction of our Council! - GOAL 3: Environment We are proposing to achieve a sustainable district that values the natural qualities and heritage that underpin our health, liveability and economy over the next 4-10 years. We want to do this by undertaking, facilitating and advocating for a range of projects detailed within our Draft Strategic Plan 2024-2034. These include, but are not limited to: · Identify priorities for upgrade or expansion of Council's Community Wastewater Management Scheme; · Investigate feasibility of providing green waste services; and · Participate in the Local Government Association of SA's Net Zero Accelerate Program. Read our Draft Strategic Plan and have your say on our proposed goals, focus areas and projects at https://lnkd.in/gjiSMgkC

🌱 Sustainable Cities Through Smart Procurement 🌱 The Clean Air Partnership's latest report on Municipal Green Development Standards highlights the critical role of sustainable procurement in urban planning. By prioritizing sustainable procurement, municipalities can: ·Implement energy-efficient building codes to reduce emissions. ·Invest in green infrastructure like green roofs and permeable pavements to manage stormwater. ·Foster community engagement to ensure developments align with public needs. These procurement practices not only promote sustainability but also contribute to building healthier, more resilient communities. Municipal-Green-Development-Standards-July-2024.pdf (cleanairpartnership.org)

For last week's New Statesman Spotlight Green Transition newsletter, I wrote about Ed Miliband's speech at an event last week hosted by Green Alliance - how might nature restoration fit into the Green Prosperity Plan? for New Statesman. If you haven't signed up to the Green Transition yet, there's a link at the bottom of this article! ⬇ 🌳🌿 https://lnkd.in/ensdptEE

Article from the BI Review highlights our new Washington State Ferries sea level rise graphics on the pedestrian overhead walkway at the Bainbridge terminal. This is the result of a collaborative effort between EcoAdapt, WSF, and Hyla High School, with funding from Sustainable Bainbridge and the Bainbridge Community Foundation. Let's talk about sea level rise and how to prepare for it! https://lnkd.in/gWeMADrT

Securing Our Water Future: Combatting Distribution Loss with Aqualiner’s Pipe Renewal Technology Water is our most precious resource, yet ageing infrastructure and inefficiencies in distribution systems lead to billions of litres lost daily. Aqualiner is addressing this critical issue with its pipe renewal technology. By utilising trenchless installation and applying durable, corrosion-resistant linings, Aqualiner significantly extends the life of existing water pipes, reduces environmental impact, and saves costs. As Lord Darren Mott, adviser to Aqualiner, states, “Every drop of water lost through inefficient distribution is a step backwards in our fight for sustainability and resource conservation.” Discover how Aqualiner transforms water management and ensures a sustainable future for our communities. 🔗 Read the full blog post to learn more! https://lnkd.in/eHzws9F5

Veolia North America is doing truly remarkable things at our Gum Springs, AR Facility! The sustainability features at the Complex include : A 5-megawatt solar panel installation, recently completed to provide a clean source of electricity for the plant. A forest management program, covering over 1,000 acres surrounding the facility, which includes over 600 acres of active reforestation and the planting of 100,000 trees in 2025. A first-of-its-kind innovation for capturing heat to generate electricity. This feature will make use of a 7-megawatt steam turbine to generate power. Advanced technologies for monitoring wildlife and biodiversity near the facility. In partnership with the National Museum of Natural History (MNHN) in Paris, France, a cutting-edge LEKO (Light Emission and Kinetic Observation) biodiversity monitoring tool is installed on the property, using sensors to listen, identify, and count species in the surrounding habitat. #veolianorthamerica #sustainability #weareresourcers #ecologicaltransformation #Greenup

🏆 Breakthrough Winner Spotlight: ALL-Streams HTO 🏆 Led by Anglian Water Services - and partners including AtkinsRéalis, Cetogenix, Cranfield University, Uisce Éireann Irish Water and a number of other water companies - this project will demonstrate how a treatment method called Hydrothermal Oxidation can transform biowaste management in the water industry. This could create new and exciting ways to reuse resources by recovering nutrients and energy, all while helping us reach Net Zero emissions and eliminate landfilling biosolids and harmful air pollution. Discover more of the winning innovations and partnerships developed through the Water Breakthrough Challenge 4: https://lnkd.in/ei4RHvtz Feeling inspired? Our Water Breakthrough Challenge 5 competition will open on 9 September 2024 with approximately £40 million available for projects delivered in partnership with water companies in England and Wales. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e5Dx-TNs Challenge Works Arup Isle Utilities

Securing Our Water Future: Combatting Distribution Loss with Aqualiner’s Pipe Renewal Technology Water is our most precious resource, yet ageing infrastructure and inefficiencies in distribution systems lead to billions of litres lost daily. Aqualiner is addressing this critical issue with it's pipe renewal technology. By utilising trenchless installation and applying durable, corrosion-resistant linings, Aqualiner significantly extends the life of existing water pipes, reduces environmental impact, and saves costs. Discover how Aqualiner transforms water management and ensures a sustainable future for our communities. Aqualiner

💙💚 Happy World Water Day! As we celebrate this important day, we reflect on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: ensuring access to clean water and sanitation for all by 2030 and SDG 11: making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Late last year we released our Blue x Green + Thriving Paper which highlights the importance of water in creating thriving communities through blue and green infrastructure. 💧🌿. The Paper aims to reset our path forward, advancing our understanding of water as a key enabler for thriving communities. It explores in greater detail how we can leverage our water resources in innovative ways to enhance both urban and regional liveability, stimulate economic productivity, and protect our precious ecosystems. It also showcases some of the innovative solutions and actions already being undertaken. Let's continue working together to ensure a sustainable and water-secure future for all. See more here: https://lnkd.in/gJ_uDhRy Adam Lovell Greg Ryan Erin Cini Jason Mingo Sandi Kolbe Evelyn Rodrigues Diane Nolder Danielle Francis Meg Humphrys Hadis Zare Dr Dale Watson James Gardner Peter Gee #WorldWaterDay #WSAA #Liveability #water #acceleratingchange #bethechange

In today's world, securing our water supply is crucial. Garney's Vista Ridge Water Supply project shows the power of public-private partnerships (P3), expanding San Antonio's water supply by 20% and supporting one million more residents by 2040. Curious how other big companies are prioritizing water sustainability? Check out this World Economic Forum article: https://loom.ly/D8X8cwM