Sustainable Brent

Brent is committed to doing its bit to combat climate change, protect the environment and making sure its policies bring social, economic and environmental benefits. The council is putting its own house in order and working closely with local people all across the borough to make Brent a greener place.

The recycling rate in the borough has risen to 25 per cent this year and the council has pledged to raise it to 30 per cent by 2010.

More and more people are recycling using their green boxes after Brent made it compulsory for people living in houses, and houses converted into flats. It's now easier than ever to recycle. 

Brent currently sends around 100,000 tonnes of waste every year to landfill. We want to cut that by 10,000 tonnes next year. This would not only help the borough play its part in tackling climate change, but also save hundreds of thousands of pounds - money the council can spend on other services.

The council will also reduce its carbon emissions by 20 per cent by 2011, with a target of saving up to 3 million pounds in extra energy costs and 13,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Councillor Paul Lorber said: "It's an exciting time ahead for Brent. The council is absolutely determined to deliver on all of these things, to improve resident's lives. Brent is already a great borough but we want to make it even better."

'Zero Waste Places'

We have been chosen as one of just a few 'Zero Waste Places' in England thanks to our innovative Green Zones scheme, which involves local people encouraging their neighbours to recycle and be more energy efficient.

We've won awards for our work to promote more environmentally-friendly ways to travel. We give lots of support to cyclists, car clubs are springing up all over Brent, and our borough has more travel plans - which encourage drivers to leave their cars at home - than any other in London.