Carmarthenshire initiative hailed a success
A major drive in Carmarthenshire to help the planet has been hailed a huge success.
A special programme of events and activities has been held to educate people of all ages about climate change.
Businesses, schools and residents were targeted as part of the awareness raising initiative.
More than 350 pupils from primary and secondary schools took part in energy efficiency and renewable energy workshops.
The EU Sustainable Energy Week was aimed at informing people about how they can reduce their carbon footprint.
Organisers say it was a platform to highlight energy efficiency and ways of reducing the carbon footprint.
An energy roadshow was held with businesses giving information about renewable energy and expert advice on ways to save energy and money. More than 100 people also signed up for a power saving plug.
Information stalls were set up in leisure centres with feedback on what is being done to reduce energy use.
Workshops were held in schools to educate young people about energy efficiency, and staff received a free energy monitor to loan to pupils to measure their energy consumption at home.
The West Wales European Centre teamed up with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Sustainable Development team and Menter Cwm Gwendraeth for the awareness-raising activities and workshops.
Organiser Lorena Prist said: "The programme was aimed at raising awareness of renewable energy and educating people about how they can reduce their carbon footprint.
“We were delighted by the level of public support and there was a great response from schools in the county.”
The programme came as a major drive is underway by the council to raise awareness of sustainable development and educate people about energy efficiency.
Pupils from Ysgol Maes Y Morfa attend an energy efficiency workshop with event organiser Lorena Prise and Andy Bull from Severn Wye Energy Agency.
A special programme of events and activities has been held to educate people of all ages about climate change.
Businesses, schools and residents were targeted as part of the awareness raising initiative.
More than 350 pupils from primary and secondary schools took part in energy efficiency and renewable energy workshops.
The EU Sustainable Energy Week was aimed at informing people about how they can reduce their carbon footprint.
Organisers say it was a platform to highlight energy efficiency and ways of reducing the carbon footprint.
An energy roadshow was held with businesses giving information about renewable energy and expert advice on ways to save energy and money. More than 100 people also signed up for a power saving plug.
Information stalls were set up in leisure centres with feedback on what is being done to reduce energy use.
Workshops were held in schools to educate young people about energy efficiency, and staff received a free energy monitor to loan to pupils to measure their energy consumption at home.
The West Wales European Centre teamed up with Carmarthenshire County Council’s Sustainable Development team and Menter Cwm Gwendraeth for the awareness-raising activities and workshops.
Organiser Lorena Prist said: "The programme was aimed at raising awareness of renewable energy and educating people about how they can reduce their carbon footprint.
“We were delighted by the level of public support and there was a great response from schools in the county.”
The programme came as a major drive is underway by the council to raise awareness of sustainable development and educate people about energy efficiency.
Pupils from Ysgol Maes Y Morfa attend an energy efficiency workshop with event organiser Lorena Prise and Andy Bull from Severn Wye Energy Agency.
Comments