Noise Pollution

Restrict noise (e.g. the use of power tools, loud music, traffic, screaming children, construction noise, etc.) by bringing in regular quiet times. This could, for example, be one day a week or a couple of hours each day (e.g. around noon).

Scientific studies show that noise pollution can have a profound detrimental impact on
- the natural environment (e.g. loss of biodiverstiy), and
- human health (e.g. blood chemistry/stress hormones, cardiovascular health, type 2 diabetes, cognitive impairment and behavioural issues in children, etc.)

At times of generally heightened anxiety/frustration and strain on the NHS due to the effects of the corona pandemic, such dedicated quiet times - which would give us the relief from any additional stress response triggers - would be a way of supporting our overall physical and mental well-being.