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Peterborough first city to reach zero waste standard


Hilary Benn meets Lorna McIndoe from Don Miller’s in Queensgate when he visited to see how they have cut their waste to landfill
Peterborough has become the first city to receive zero waste accreditation, winning praise from Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.

Peterborough's zero waste places project has already helped 120 businesses improve their waste management, diverted over 3,000 tonnes of waste from landfill, prevented 1,500 tonnes of carbon emissions and saved over £20,000 since its launch in April 2008.

Now the city's achievements have been recognised by achieving the national zero waste standard awarded by an expert consortium from Defra, the BREW Centre, and Northampton University. This national standard is designed to promote effective waste management among cities across the country and recognise those areas exceeding national targets.

The accreditation has been awarded to Peterborough's city centre - specifically relating to the Queensgate shopping centre, Cathedral Square, and the adjoining streets.

Helen Bird of the BREW Centre said: "The original zero waste places scheme aimed to trial innovation in waste management to establish what activities we should be asking all UK cities to undertake. The accreditation recognises the achievements of cities like Peterborough and denotes a marker in the sand for best practice for which all our cities should be aiming."

The process for achieving accreditation involves vigorous assessment by an expert panel led by Northampton University.


Posted on 15 December 2009  


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