Eco Region NW

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The Eco-Region NW project maps out the flows of energy, materials and the ecological footprint, of all activity in the NW region.

It looks both at what we produce, and at what we consume. It goes from the region to the local level and the household level.

It shows the measure of 'real' sustainability - for the region, for industrial sectors, for policy options, and lifestyle choices.

It sets the direction for change in the NW region, which combines economic growth, social welfare and environmental sustainability.

The Eco-Region NW is linked to the national 'Ecological Budget UK': www.ecologicalbudget.org.uk

The calculations are based on the interactive model 'REAP', which covers all UK regions & local authorities: www.sei.se/reap