Public response to
Climate Change event
is strong and positive

The sustainability and climate change exhibition hosted by Broughton Shopping Park in Flintshire during the first fortnight in October attracted considerable interest from the public, and showed the importance they attach to the environment.

From the many questionnaires that were completed by visitors to the event, the most important environmental initiative for a household was to increase recycling, followed by reducing energy use.

90 per cent of respondents stated that they were using some energy saving light bulbs, and over 90 per cent were regularly recycling paper and glass; most thought that with additional support they could do more.

Many respondents commented on their concerns about over packaged products and the over availability of plastic bags. More plastics recycling facilities was another popular request.

“We were delighted with the response and the many comments from the public complementing us on raising awareness and making people think more about the consequences of how their lifestyles can affect the environment” said Colin Gilligan, Manager of Broughton Shopping Park.

Several local organisations who participated in the event, including the Mold office of the North Wales Energy Efficiency Advice Centre and the Recycling Team at Flintshire County Council, were very pleased with the feedback.

“We value the opinion of Flintshire’s householders and events like these are a another useful opportunity to listen to residents queries about waste minimisation and recycling” said Gabrielle Yoxall, Waste Strategy and Recycling Officer at Flintshire County Council

The exhibition, funded and organised by Broughton Shopping Park’s owner, British Land, forms part of the company’s drive to reduce water, waste and energy use at its properties as it aims to become carbon neutral by 2008/2009.