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Have a browse through some great ideas that have been submitted through the website, each one getting us one step closer to One Planet Sutton. We hope that the ideas will inspire you to take action!
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This could include: - Improved cycle parking at stations - Proper interchanges at stations - Disabled access for Hackbridge station - Bus to stop at Hackbridge and Mitcham Junction stations - Off road cycle route connecting Hackbridge and Mitcham Junction stations (there is already a foot path that could be modified; kissing gate removed etc)
Idea by Opportunities for Hackbridge Workshop April 2007
Submitted on Thursday February 21 2008
Related principles: Sustainable Transport
Create a Hackbridge community waste group to work on all of these waste issues!
Idea by Opportunities for Hackbridge Workshop April 2007
Submitted on Thursday February 21 2008
Related principles: Zero Waste
Supermarkets automatically require packaging due to the transport, so provision of local butchers + greengrocers would reduce waste.
Idea by Opportunities for Hackbridge Workshop April 2007
Submitted on Thursday February 21 2008
Related principles: Zero Waste
More home composting, use of composting champions and workshops, food waste digesters for flats
Idea by Opportunities for Hackbridge Workshop April 2007
Submitted on Thursday February 21 2008
Related principles: Zero Waste
Reduce waste through swap-shop events, ebay, charity shops, freecycle
Idea by Opportunities for Hackbridge Workshop April 2007
Submitted on Thursday February 21 2008
Related principles: Zero Waste
Improvements in recycling services to flats and more bring sites
Idea by Opportunities for Hackbridge Workshop April 2007
Submitted on Thursday February 21 2008
Related principles: Zero Waste
Communications campaign to explain the Sutton Council recycling system to residents more fully.
Idea by Opportunities for Hackbridge Workshop April 2007
Submitted on Thursday February 21 2008
Related principles: Zero Waste
Energy: local ESCOs – private wire networks, localised production Start small – two neighbours – otherwise large investment.
Idea by Opportunities for Hackbridge Workshop April 2007
Submitted on Thursday February 21 2008
Related principles: Zero Carbon
• Insulation • Windows • Air tightness • Low energy appliances Make it easy (like recycling) Make it cheaper through grants, bulk buying and help from the council?
Idea by Opportunities for Hackbridge Workshop April 2007
Submitted on Thursday February 21 2008
Related principles: Zero Carbon
Would you like to see an area set aside for self-build developments in Sutton?
100% voted Yes!
0% voted No!
of 2 votes
Would anyone be interested in helping to set up a community farm in Sutton?
83% voted Yes!
17% voted No!
of 6 votes
Should we boycott supermarkets?
71% voted Yes!
29% voted No!
of 14 votes
Should we bring back the plans for the Ecology Park on the Land East of London Road?
88% voted Yes!
13% voted No!
of 16 votes
Should we attract new business to Hackbridge? We have spare industrial/ work spaces.
82% voted Yes!
18% voted No!
of 17 votes