Sustainable Waltham Chase and Swanmore
Volunteers working with our communities to cut our carbon footprint
Events
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Film Screening: Six inches of soil
Film Screening: Six inches of soil – The inspiring story of British farmers standing up against the industrial food system
SWaCS Updates
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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.
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What can I put in my recycling bin?
It’s not always clear what you can put in your recycling bin and finding the information online isn’t always easy. For instance, can you leave the lids on your glass jars?
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 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.
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Winchester electric vehicle charging hub construction
The superhub, developed by InstaVolt, is set to have 44 ultra-rapid chargers powered by 100 per cent renewable energy when complete.
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Could a thermal camera reveal your home’s hidden heat loss?
Thermal cameras are becoming more popular, as homeowners seek to slash their heating bills and carbon emissions.
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Winchester City Council reveals major carbon reduction
Winchester City Council is set to reveal a forecasted 96 per cent reduction in its carbon emissions.
