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Welcome to our August newsletter containing all the latest news and updates from across West Sussex
We've confirmed an investment of £7.9m for works to drive down the carbon footprint of 14 of our council buildings, including seven libraries, six fire stations, and one day centre.
The work will include replacing boilers over 10 years old with Air-Source Heat Pumps, improving insulation and the efficiency of heating systems, and installing solar panels.
We estimate the improvements will save around 200 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year - around four per cent of our total corporate emissions and representing some of the council’s highest-emitting individual assets.
The work is an important step towards our ambitious target to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Further phases of work for other key county council buildings are being planned.
 Last year you helped reuse and recycle over 200,000 tonnes of waste, helping to reduce the amount of general waste processed in the whole of the county.
But we're asking residents to continue to ‘Think Before You Throw’, and help to recycle as much as we can, especially materials such as black plastic pots, tubs and trays, coffee cups and empty plastic bottles with the lids on.
A new animated video series has been produced to show what happens after a bin is collected, how recycling and waste are processed, and how to recycle and reduce materials that aren’t collected within your recycling and waste bins at home. We also have a handy A-Z guide for any materials you are not sure about.
Each summer West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is called to numerous fires that were started by disposable barbeques. These fires usually occur when they have been disposed of whilst the barbeque is too hot and the fire has reignited either in the bin or when the bin is emptied.
Before you dispose, always think:
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Sizzle: Don’t underestimate the heat of your barbecue as temperatures soar when cooking!
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Sit: Leave your barbecue to cool down for several hours.
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Soak: Cover your barbecue with plenty of water and remember: if it sizzles - it’s still too hot to be binned!
Consultations and engagement
- We're looking for feedback on a new School Streets programme that will trial the restriction of motorised traffic at school drop-off and pick-up times, encouraging safer, healthier and more environmentally-friendly travel. Arundel Primary School, Swiss Gardens Primary School (Shoreham), and Thomas A Becket Junior School (Worthing) are taking part in the trial, which starts this September.
- If you already use local buses, or are thinking about it, visit our website #WestSussBus and give us your feedback.
If you have any queries, want to share or celebrate local climate action, or add to our events diary please email us at climatechange@westsussex.gov.uk.
Let others know what you're doing by using #WestSussexClimateAction on social media.
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