the new economics foundation

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