Monmouthshire County Council Tops UK in Waste Reduction and Food Category

Strategic Insights -

Monmouthshire County Council has received the highest score in the UK for its work on waste reduction and food, according to the Climate Action Scorecards compiled by Climate Emergency UK. The council's achievement comes after an assessment across seven themes, including building and heating, transport, planning and land use, governance and finance, biodiversity, collaboration and engagement, and waste reduction and food. The council's success in this category recognizes its efforts in reducing waste through reuse, repair, and recycling, as well as its Sustainable Food Strategy and Food Partnership work.

Key Takeaways:

  • Monmouthshire County Council scored the highest in the UK for its work on waste reduction and food, with a score of 93 per cent.
  • The council also achieved the second-highest overall score in Wales across the seven themes.
  • The council's success is attributed to its efforts in reducing waste through reuse, repair, and recycling, as well as its Sustainable Food Strategy and Food Partnership work.
  • Catrin Maby, the council's cabinet member for climate change and the environment, highlighted the council's community-led initiatives, such as community fridges and Benthyg, and its support for circular economy projects.
  • The council's vision is to continue improving its performance across all themes, with a focus on working with the community to achieve its climate goals.

Statistics:

  • 93 per cent: Monmouthshire County Council's score in the waste reduction and food category.
  • 2nd highest: Monmouthshire County Council's overall score in Wales across the seven themes.

Sources:

  • Climate Emergency UK - Climate Action Scorecards.
  • Monmouthshire County Council - Press release (no specific date mentioned).