Only 30 percent of London’s local authority collected waste is recycled or composted. This is the worst rate in all of England and although recycling rates are improving, until last year the borough of Westminster sent over 80% for incineration.

Green Party London Assembly Member Caroline Russell gave the current Mayor the opportunity to commit to making London a zero waste city by asking him a direct question last week which he refused to agree to.

Getting to zero waste by 2030 would make our city healthier and more resilient at the same time as creating new sustainable jobs in London. We need elected representatives who we can trust and who will commit to taking the urgent action needed.

As your London Assembly Member, I will push the Mayor to provide leadership to make London a zero waste city by 2030.

Zack Polanski

Green Party London Assembly Candidate for West Central London