Sustainable Waltham Chase and Swanmore
Volunteers working with our communities to cut our carbon footprint
Events
SWaCS Updates
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Chat Climate
If you’re interested in any aspect of caring for our environment join us at Chat Climate. We meet at local pubs around the area several times a year
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Second season of thermal imaging launches
Our second season of thermal imaging is now underway in and around Swanmore.
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Making the EV switch
Moving to an all electric vehicle can be daunting, but there’s never been a better time to make the switch.
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Community Energy
SWaCS are exploring the potential for a Community Energy (CE) project in our area and we need your input.
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Shopping greener
Updated! We asked our local shops if they had any good green practices they could share and this is what they told us.
Resource Directory
Links to local resources that can help reduce carbon footprint in Swanmore, Waltham Chase and the surrounding area (some links are to external websites).
- Energy production
- Food
- Home Heating
- Local groups and organisations
- Reference
- Reuse, repair, recycle
- Transport
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Hampshire Market Garden
Hampshire Market Garden are a not-for-profit social enterprise that grows organic veg with a focus on soil health.
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How thick should loft insulation be?
Is it worth upgrading old loft insulation? The most important level of loft insulation is the first 75mm.
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Save 9% in gas use, by turning down the ‘flow’ temperature
Lowering your boiler flow temperature can make your existing gas boiler more efficient.
Local sustainability news
Local news relating to carbon footprint reduction in Swanmore, Waltham Chase and the surrounding areas (links are to external websites).
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Winchester marked as the ‘top performing’ district council
Climate Emergency UK awards Winchester City Council a score of 68% overall (an increase of 19%)
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Hampshire-wide food waste recycling from April 2026
Hampshire County Council has agreed to progress with arrangements that will see an estimated 30,000 to 50,000 tonnes of food waste from Hampshire households recycled through anaerobic digestion.
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Waste plant plan to boost home recycling wins £50m
The materials recovery facility (MRF) will allow kerbside collections of waste such as glass and plastic trays, Hampshire County Council said.
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Winchester City Council awarded £3.4m for energy efficient homes
Winchester City Council has been awarded £3.4 million to improve the energy efficiency of its council homes.
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Wildflower and wildlife haven for Swanmore car park
Swanmore Wildflower Group to rewild an unused patch of land in the village car park.
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Have your say on South Downs National Park’s Local Plan Review
An eight-week consultation begins this month as the National Park invites people to have their say on how and where development takes place.
