| Environmental |
| 1. |
Energy
conservation should be encouraged and the use of renewable
energy maximised.
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| 2. |
The
transport of people and goods should have a minimal impact
on the environment.
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| 3. |
Biodiversity
should be valued, maintained and enhanced.
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| 4. |
Waste
should be reduced, re-used or recycled.
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| 5. |
Pollution
of land, atmosphere and water should be minimized wherever
possible.
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| 6. |
The
quality of landscape should be recognised and land use
should be appropriate to the diversity of the local area.
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Economic |
| 7. |
The
goods and produce we buy should be ethically traded and
produced by methods that are sustainable.
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| 8. |
Economic
activity should promote or foster a good quality of life
for everyone.
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| 9. |
Everyone
should have access to satisfying and fairly paid local
work and training.
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| 10. |
Where possible
local needs should be met locally to support local economies. |
Social |
| 11. |
Building
and development must be sympathetic to the environment,
infrastructure and community.
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| 12. |
Young
people and children should have the opportunities
and facilities to enable them to play a full role
in society.
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| 13. |
We
should have empowered thriving communities with the
facilities to foster community spirit, health and
diversity.
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| 14. |
People
on low incomes should have access to housing.
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Global |
| 15. |
We must recognise the
impact of our activities on other nations.
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| 16. |
These
principles must be subject to periodic review.
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