Develop and implement ‘Circular Economy’ strategies that reduce litter and waste in the National Park, and increase re-cycling in line with the National Waste Strategy.
How the local partners are doing on this objective
Progress: Figures for household waste recycling remained overall the same at 41%, with very slight improvements in 2 of the 5 former district council areas that include parts of the National Park.
Rationale: Circular product life cycles are a sustainable alternative to the traditional linear life cycle of ‘make, use and dispose’. The aim is to extract maximum use from a product thereby minimising waste. For example, by designing it to last a long time, by reducing packaging, by reusing products, repairing them and maximising the capacity for recycling. This objective seeks to apply this philosophy to litter and waste generation in the National Park
Lead partners: North Yorkshire Council; Westmorland & Furness Council; Lancashire County Council;
Supporting partners: Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority;
Further information: North Yorkshire LEP;
Cost over 5 years: n/a
Funding shortfall: n/a
Related objectives: B8; C3; E9; F6
Ecosystem services: Climate regulation; Energy source
Trade-offs: None
Baseline: Average weighted constituent District rate for recycling household waste was 41.2% (2017/18)