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Environment and animals

Waste management and the environment

Waste management represents 2.7% of York’s total emissions. While this only addresses the end treatment of waste, the consumption of purchased goods and their lifecycle should be considered when addressing waste.

Using government guidance on applying the waste hierarchy helps to reduce the amount of waste we produce.

Also see

Carbon Reduction Team

West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA
Evening view of the River Ouse from Dame Judy Dench Walk

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