Larne Borough Council have been leading the way again on the sustainability front – with a little help from Sustainable Ireland.

We have helped the council to publish its own ‘Sustainable Living’ magazine to guide and advise householders throughout the borough on how to lessen their impact on the environment and make sustainable living a way of life.

The 16-page full colour glossy publication, designed and produced by 4Square Media, publishers of Sustainable Ireland, has been highly instrumental in getting the council’s message across.

“We’ve been distributing the magazine to all householders throughout the borough and the response has been very positive,” comments Elaine Smith, Environmental Services Officer who coordinated the whole project.

The magazine is packed with articles and photographs, complied by council staff, with subjects including ‘Can You Afford Not To Recycle?,’ ‘Reducing Larne’s Carbon Footprint,’ ‘Cutting Home Energy Costs,’ ‘Shop Local For A Better Future,’ and ’20 Steps To Sustainability.’

“There are many things we can do to change the way in which we live our lives, some of which are very small but all with an important outcome, that can ensure that we all live in a more sustainable manner. It is the responsibility of all of us to protect our environment for future generations and it is our intention to provide householders with a regular issue of Sustainable Living, bringing to their attention the necessary changes we need to make in our day to day activities,” says Larne Borough Council Chief Executive Geraldine McGahey.

Sustainable Ireland General Manager Paul Beattie comments: “We were delighted to have assisted Larne Borough Council in producing this publication and it is our belief that other councils in Northern Ireland will take a lead from Larne; we at 4Square Media will be only too delighted to help them achieve that goal.”

A copy of Larne’s ‘Sustainable Living’ is included in this issue.

If you would like to dicsuss how we can help you produce a Sustainable Living magazine for your council area, then please contact Paul Beattie on 028 9268 8888 or email: paul@4squaremedia.net