Writing exercise: information sheet for a more 'green' neighbourhood Light consumption Despite of being a small neighbourhood on the outskirts of the city, the night sky seems extremely empty. The reason is the excessive light pollution, given by our too inefficient urban light system. I would recommend changing the lamps and using the ones with an opaque surface on the top. Besides it would be better to use a softer light, considering the current needs of the neighbourhood and the excessive light that comes into the houses. Vegetation Nowadays we can enjoy a lot the big green surfaces projected on the area, but they are all focused on specific spots, while the streets keep naked of vegetation. This situation makes less comfortable housing streets and concentrates the pleasant areas. The solution may be the plantation of trees and/or bushes where possible. Tree-lined streets contribute to the creation of microclimate spaces, the reduction of the summer heat which boil the asphalt and the healthy habits of the neighbours. Waste treatment At the moment the only way to recycling the waste of the two hundred houses of the neighbourhood is taking it with the car to the nearest green point ten kilometres away. That means that we are forced to pollute if we want to be more ‘green’. It makes no sense at all. I would suggest to using several recycle containers well distributed on the area and to contracting a waste treatment service with the city council.