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Introduction
This page notes the useful resources (and others) mentioned in the Climate Delivery Plan Summary Report for Year 3 and the Resident Climate Leaflet to help resident take steps to reduce their carbon emissions and start taking climate action that can benefit our communities, our health, our pockets and the planet.
Green Economy
See below for guidance on upcycling and repair, reuse, green skills education and employment, as well as business support for cost of living and climate action.
- The Wheel, Merton’s Circular Economy Hub
- SLP Zero Waste Map - South London Partnership
- Morden Library of Things
- Merton’s Community Fridge
- South London Careers Hub - South London Partnership
- Green skills and the environment courses
- Business support for cost of living and climate action
Buildings and Energy
See below for advice and guidance on home energy efficiency upgrades, guidance on installing solar panels, everyday energy saving tips and more.
- Get help to make your home warmer and save energy
- Sustainable Merton Energy Saving Handbook
- Ecofurb – Support with Low carbon home renovations in London
- A comprehensive guide to solar panels - Energy Saving Trust
- Use the solar energy calculator - Energy Saving Trust
- Spray Foam Insultation Guidance for homeowners
- Energy Advice for London
- Boiler Upgrade Scheme Grant Funding
Transport
See below for opportunities to undertake free cycle training in Merton, try bikes before you buy them, access government grant schemes for electric vehicle charging points, and compare the costs of running petrol and diesel cars, against electric ones.
- Road Safety Adult cycle training
- Try Before You Bike - PeddleMyWheels
- Grant schemes for electric vehicle charging infrastructure - GOV.UK
- Electric vehicle charging : Plans for new lamp charging points
- Journey Cost Calculator - Compare electric car running cost with petrol or diesel
- Find a charging point with Zap Map
Greening Merton
Use these links to find out how to get involved in tree protection, planting, protecting biodiversity and community gardening in Merton.