Exeter council has recently shown its support for sustainable housing by hosting a breakfast event, at the Livestock Centre at Matford, for its preferred suppliers and consultants. During the event, the council made clear how much it wants promote sustainability and that it now requires contractors to adhere to the council’s Green Accord and Selection Procedure – a code that sets benchmark targets for all parties in the housing process.
Dilys Baldwin, lead councillor for housing and social inclusion, said: "An enormous amount of waste is generated by the construction industry and there is a reluctance to do much about it. The city council has set out to change this and, in Exeter, we’ll be working with our suppliers to reduce waste. We already recycle an enormous amount of waste in our homes and can do this in construction. I’m encouraged by the attendance of so many local businesses."
The event was supported by Envirowise, a government-funded programme offering UK businesses advice and support on practical ways to increase profit, minimise waste and reduce environmental impacts.
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