What is Sustainable Development?

Sustainable Development means that by looking at social, economic and environmental issues together we can improve our quality of life, and make sure that generations to come can enjoy living in the county borough.

Are you doing your bit?

These are some of the issues which affect the quality of where we live:

• local and world-wide environmental problems

• traffic and noise

• getting young people involved

• litter, recycling and waste management

• air and water pollution

• saving resources such as minerals, energy and water

• the biodiversity of life in Wrexham

• health and well being

• local economic prosperity

If you'd like a copy of Wrexham's Strategy for Sustainable Development which shows how we can all do our bit towards a better quality of life then get in touch with us on 01978 292255 or email sustainability@wrexham.gov.uk

What's your Ecological Footprint?

If you've ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle uses then try this easy quiz (link to external website) which estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard. After answering 15 easy questions you'll be able to compare your Ecological Footprint to what other people use and what is available on this planet.