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Isle of Wight: Sustainability

If you want to find out more about sustainability and the issues that affect our environment, you’re in the right place.

Whether it’s details of changes you can make at home, or at your business or work, we lay out the facts and let you share your opinion.

Below are articles relating to sustainability and green issues on the Isle of Wight.

beauty of the beach poster

13, August 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight Council launch ‘Beauty of the Beach’ campaign

As well as celebrating the beautiful bathing waters in the Isle of Wight, the ‘Beauty of the beach’ social media campaign aims to help people understand more about what impacts bathing water quality and give them the power to protect their beaches by taking some simple steps.

dave stewart

30, April 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight council leader slammed over Lynnbottom fiasco

Leader of the Isle of Wight council is accused of being "out of touch" and "should be making it easier to reduce, reuse and recycle our waste – not slashing access to much needed facilities," say Isle of Wight Greens.

Bunting and lights in the garden

24, August 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council offers their top tips for a sustainable bank holiday weekend

The council remind residents that there'll be no change to rubbish collection next week and share their top tips for a sustainable bank holiday weekend

Field where the exploratory oil wells will be

11, October 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight council planning officers recommend ‘conditional permission’ for oil exploration plans

The Planning Committee will make the final decision, but officers are recommending conditional permission

Jonathan Bacon

2, December 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight council pledge to move away from fossil fuel investments

Following News OnTheWight's recent delve into the Isle of Wight council's investments in fossil fuels, many will be pleased to hear this latest news

22, August 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council recognised for prioritising action to tackle the climate crisis

Cllr Bacon says the accreditation shows the Isle of Wight council is committed to tackling climate change, and serious about establishing and maintaining a low carbon culture

9, November 2009·3 min read

Isle of Wight Council Reject 10:10 Carbon Reduction Agreement (UPDATE 2)

IW Council decides not to sign up for a plan to reduce carbon emissions.

man and woman cycling through the woods

6, January 2021·3 min read

Isle of Wight council set out strategy for Island to become CO2 net zero in nine years

The council's own carbon footprint is less than one per cent of the Island's overall emissions, so businesses and households will need to play their part too

recycle reduce reuse grafitti

9, July 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight council shortlisted for two household recycling awards

The shortlist for two awards is testament to the hard work of officers, Amey and residents and visitors, says the Strategic Manager for Waste and Environment

fossil fuel free march banners

9, November 2017·3 min read

Isle of Wight council slammed for £43m investment in fossil fuels

Keith Taylor, Green MEP for the South East, has condemned Isle of Wight Council after new data reveals they invest £43million of workers' pensions into coal, oil, and gas companies.

Amey staff member with bin

2, August 2024·3 min read

Isle of Wight council to analyse waste of 100 households

Council launches initiative to analyse household waste, with the aim of boosting Isle of Wight's recycling

WorkCycles-street-cleaning-trike

31, October 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council to consider introduction of eco ‘cargo bikes’

Driven by a government initiative for sustainable transport. a feasibility study into the introduction of an ‘e-cargo’ bikes scheme, which could replace van delivery for smaller goods, has been commissioned by the Isle of Wight council.

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