Last week, more than 150 delegates attended the launch of Southampton's new Clean Air Network at an event held at Southampton Solent University.
Southampton city council and local charity The Environment Centre have launched a ‘Clean Air Network’ – aimed at providing support for organisations and individuals seeking to make changes to improve air pollution.
From Politicians to businesses bosses, charity chiefs and scientists, the scheme gathered people from a wide-range of groups and industries across the city to share ideas on how to tackle Southampton's high pollution levels.
Snows Toyota are proud to be involved in this strong movement for environmental awareness and we took the opportunity to share our message about the fantastic benefits of Hybrid vehicles at the launch.
Our Snows Toyota dealership in Southampton plays a large part in this 'clean-up' project, as we supply many Toyota cars to Southampton businesses and Taxi drivers, keeping the city moving as efficiently as possible.
Talking after the launch, Southampton City Council's cabinet member for Sustainable Living, councillor Chris Hammond, said: "We had such an amazing turnout.
"I'm proud to say we've had people from all over the world to look at what Southampton as a city is doing about air pollution.
"There is a lot of enthusiasm about this scheme and we are going to try and harness this and hopefully turn it into something which will have a real impact."
The event included a talk from Public Health director for Southampton and Portsmouth, Jason Horsley, who emphasised the impact pollution has on health.
The new scheme also comes ahead of the introduction of a Clean Air Zone in Southampton, due to be brought in by 2020.
Discover more about last years National Clean Air Day 2017 to understand the impact that our day to day lifestyles have on our environment and how we can protect our planet!
The Clean Air Network (CAN) aims to encourage people to start sharing information, ideas and show what they have been doing in order to improve air quality in Southampton. If you are on social media you can use #SotonCAN and the network will find you to see what you have to say.
You can also become a member of CAN yourself by registering and being eligible for their membership rewards scheme, which you find out about by following the link here: REGISTER
Snows has seven Toyota dealerships in the South and South West, located in Exeter, Hedge End, Honiton, Paignton, Plymouth, Southampton, and Waterlooville. The Group prides itself on its reputation and dedication to delivering excellent customer service, and is rewarded by the fact that over half of its business comes from returning customers. With Snows, driving becomes an experience, rather than a chore.
Author: Sophie Taylor
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Posted on 15/02/2018