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I will if you will - Towards sustainable consumption - A summary

Date:01/05/2006
Classification:Food, Sustainable Consumption & Production
Document type:SDC Reports & Papers
Download:I_Will-Summary.pdf - 469 KB
Summary:imageThe final report of the Sustainable Consumption Roundtable sets out how a significant shift towards more sustainable lifestyles is possible and positive.

This document summarises the main findings and recommendations.

We have some hard copies left - email requests to: enquiries@sd-commission.org.uk.
Recommendations:- Government can be bolder about driving markets
- Reward households for sustainable practices
- Introduce a carbon offset on flights on an 'opt out' basis
- Central government buildings and transport be carbon neutral by 2012
- Committ to an ongoing programme of deliberative fora with the public

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