Salford residents have been encouraged to reduce carbon emissions by the newly-launched Greener Salford campaign.
The campaign has launched to make Salford a carbon neutral city by 2038, 12 years ahead of then Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan in 2019.
With Salford already seeing a 41% reduction of CO2 emissions between the period of 2008 and 2018, the city council seem optimistic about the plans.
The council are planning to build a solar farm in Little Hulton, with 3,774 sonar panels that will aim to generate 2.1 megawatt hours of clean electricity per year.
Salford City Council are also planning on building the biggest green wall in Europe, with the Eden in New Bailey set to become the most environmentally friendly building in the UK with 350,000 plants on the exterior.
Following the proposed plans, residents are being urged to do their bit by switching to renewable energy suppliers, changing the way of travelling to work and cutting down on food waste.
Salford City Council is also involved in the Green Wheels programme which encourages people to use clean modes of transports.
Muhammad Khan, 35, who works at the Londis garage on Trafford Road, spoke about the noticeable rise in electric vehicles: “There’s definitely been an increase of about 10-15 a day.”
He added: “It’s a good thing because electric cars are better for people.”
And with the recent unveiling of the electric bee bus network by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, 50 zero emission buses will be going through Salford and Greater Manchester.
It certainly will encourage a cleaner use of public transport.
Salford resident Angela Coe, 67, spoke about the use of public transport: “I use public transport because I’m a poor pensioner.
“So yeah, I think that we should cut down on cars and invest more into public transport.”
And although the Salford City Council aim to be a greener, this hasn’t been felt fully through the community.
Angela continuing to speak about the development around Salford Quays: “I’ve seen twice as much traffic come in.
“I think it is all being industrialised and more traffic, more flats, no communities.”
Salford Council’s £126 million investment in green spaces is set to create a new country park and walking and cycling routes that will allow people to escape the developing areas.
However, this campaign has seen mixed reviews on social media. Salford resident, Ian Thomson said: “Start by regularly cleaning up our streets full of takeaways, litter, fly tipping, oh sorry there’s no budget for that type of work.”
Today we launch our #GreenerSalford campaign 💚
We’re committed to tackling climate change and reducing carbon emissions across our city.
We want to help residents make greener choices too and you can find top tips, ideas and support on our new website https://t.co/so0pWSfMoL pic.twitter.com/MheHoqN1fm
— Salford City Council (@SalfordCouncil) October 9, 2023
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