Sustainable Waltham Chase and Swanmore
Volunteers working with our communities to cut our carbon footprint
SWaCS Updates
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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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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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Net Zero Living: Pathfinder Places
How the South Downs National Park Authority is accelerating their transition to net zero.
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Men’s Shed Bishops Waltham
Men’s Sheds are place for anyone to come and do some practical work or just to socialise and have fun.
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 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.
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Southampton rail freight scheme cuts lorry journeys by 64,000
DP World in Southampton started offering a financial incentive to move shipping containers by rail in September 2023.
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Ships to plug in at port to beat pollution
Work to enable cross-Channel ferries and cruise ships to plug into electricity from ashore is beginning this week at one of the UK’s busiest ports.
