Carbon/Social Credit Scheme Workshop on 18th February

14/02/2011

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Press Release: 14^th February 2011

Carbon/Social Credit Scheme Workshop

 South Dublin County Council is holding a workshop on the introduction of a Carbon/Social Credit Scheme on Friday 18^th February, 2011 in Tallaght Stadium at 11am – 1pm

 South Dublin County Council is working with the Dublin Regional Authority to introduce a pilot ‘Carbon/Social Reward Scheme’, which will

-                      Acknowledge and reward positive community and public actions

-                      Incentivise spending of rewards/credits on local produce in local retail units and on local services

-                      Sustain eco-based/locally sourced goods and services

 Cllr Eamon Maloney, Mayor South Dublin County Council said “This is an innovative and fresh approach to building sustainability and possibly employment in South Dublin County. This project carried out in partnership with the Dublin Regional Authority could make a positive difference to both the environment and economy in this County. I am very happy to support this initiative”

 outh Dublin County Council invites all stake holders to the workshop on 18^th February to discuss

- background to this initiative

- views and comments as to its development and implementation

- international success stories

Becky Booth from Spice will present case studies on the successful implementation of Social Credits Schemes in the UK – www.justaddspice.org

To register, please contact Daniel Hitchings at dhitchings@sdublincoco.ie or at (01) 4149000 Ext. 2791