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Our green future


It’s more important than ever to plan for a sustainable future in North East Lincolnshire. We are starting to see great progress with new investments in renewable energy, but we also need to think green in our daily lives, from recycling and using clean energy to protecting our open spaces.

Let’s work together to make our borough greener and healthier for everyone.

Our priorities

North East Lincolnshire’s latest Council Plan highlights our key areas of focus.

Our green ambition

We’re committed to cutting our organisation’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2030.

Natural assets

NEL is a place of rich nature and heritage and we will work to protect it.

Parks and open spaces

We will be working to ensure these areas are vibrant, welcoming and a hub of activity.

Waste and recycling

We are making sure that we limit the waste we produce and reuse and recycle where we can.

What we’re doing to achieve this

We’re a key player in the renewable energy revolution.

And we’re making an impact

‘Green energy’ jobs predicted across the Humber by 2040.
Tonnes of paper and plastic recycled in NEL in 2024.

Get involved

Whether you are interested in tree-planting or looking for tips on how to support a greener future, send us an email and we will be in touch.

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