Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is an independent charity working for a cleaner, greener, healthier Peterborough.
We deliver a range of projects and initiatives working with local people, communities, schools, businesses, local authorities and voluntary organisations. Our aim is to create a truly sustainable Peterborough...the UK's Environment Capital.
Did you know...?
- PECT works with over 200 different partners?
- We were founded in 1993 when Peterborough was designated one of four UK Environment Cities?
- PECT is a charity - we rely on support from local people and businesses?
- Our annual Green Festival attracted over 10,000 people last year throughout the fortnight of events?
- Our Eastex Materials Exchange project has saved local businesses £1.4 million on waste disposal and procurement costs?
- Our projects have won a number of awards for best practice and innovation?
PECT was set up to respond to the challenge set by Peterborough's designation in 1992 as one of four UK Environment Cities along with Leeds, Leicester and Middlesbrough. Since this time we have established a track record in delivering innovative and award-winning environmental projects of local and national significance.
Our Vision:
A sustainable Peterborough.
Our Mission:
To lead and support the city in establishing itself as the UK’s Environment Capital - an exemplar of how to deliver truly sustainable growth in order to improve the overall quality of life of its people, communities and environment.
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