The Wright Sustainable Development Award is one of the discretionary awards, awarded to Local Authorities for the highest marks in Section B demonstrating excellent support and implementation of sustainable development initiatives.
Section B: The Judging Criteria for the Sustainable Development and Biodiversity is:
Sustainable initiatives to conserve energy, protect wildlife / flowers and habitats. Also promote green transport, cycling etc. Projects for schools and young people. Initiatives for waste minimisation, recycling, re-use and composting.
Section B: The Judges Comments, for Dundee, relating to this section of the Judging Criteria is:
The judges were particularly impressed by:
- Underground recycling points
- Use of recycled compost
- Cycle initiative at Camperdown
- The excellent Art nursery project encouraging children to explore their natural environment.
Areas suggested for future development:
- Dundee are very strong in this area; it is difficult to make a suggestion that has not already been put in place.