Sustainable Waltham Chase and Swanmore
Volunteers working with our communities to cut our carbon footprint
SWaCS Updates
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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?
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Bike Dr at the Meon Valley Repair Café
Fifteen bikes were checked for free by RideRide Cycle Workshop on the first Saturday in April at the Meon Valley Repair Cafe.
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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Save 9% in gas use, by turning down the ‘flow’ temperature
Lowering your boiler flow temperature can make your existing gas boiler more efficient.
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A forest community’s battle for affordable clean energy
This inspiring video shows how a local community can come together to work for affordable, clean energy to power their homes.
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How to stop heat loss from your home
A handy guide to home heat loss prevention from local builders merchant Elliotts
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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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.
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A Cleaner, Greener District
Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency, Cllr Kelsie Learney on Winchester City Council’s carbon neutral journey.
