the new economics foundation an independent think

the new economics foundation • an independent ‘think and do’ tank that inspires and demonstrates real economic well-being • aims to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environmental and social issues • we work in partnership and put people and the planet first www. neweconomics. org

If every country had the UK’s level of consumption, there would need to be 3. 1 planets like earth to cope with the demand – and we only have one.

Does this make sense? • In any one year we lose the equivalent amount of energy necessary to heat every home in the UK • One third of all food bought home in the UK buy ends up in the dustbin. • Methane from landfill accounts for three per cent of the UK's climate change emissions.

Is there another way? • We have a choice to live differently • Use the resources of this world more wisely • Save money and secure a more sustainable future

Taking Action

GLOBAL CHOICES

LOCAL CHOICES

Our Sustainable Neighbourhood: an environmental tool for enterprising communities

Our Sustainable Neighbourhood • Understand where energy, water and consumer products come from and where they end up from our community. • Generate ideas for action on how to more effectively use and re-use local renewable resources and reduce our impact on the environment.

Our Sustainable Neighbourhood