Local Green News

This page is intended to provide information to the local community on items relating to climate change and matters relevant to life in our parish where we can instigate change and make a difference. Items may provide food for thought and lead to further investigation…. Our world is constantly changing.

Happy National Allotment Week!

Happy National Allotment Week!

Published: 7 Aug 23

If you're feeling inspired to get gardening this week, even if you don't have an allotment, why not give composting a go? Click the link 🔗 to get started Read More...

Are you unsure on what can & can

Are you unsure on what can & can't be recycled?

Published: 7 Aug 23

If you're not sure whether something can be recycled, leave it out! Check your local authority website to see the best way to dispose of it or if you're really not sure put the item in your rubbish bin. Items incorrectly put in recycling bins in Hampshire are difficult and expensive to remove, plus they can have an impact on the quality of recycling so #ifindoubtleaveitout! Read More...

Recycling in 1, 2, 3!

Recycling in 1, 2, 3!

Published: 7 Aug 23

Anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled ♻️ - and it’s easy as 1,2,3: 1️⃣Bag up your unwanted or broken electricals 2️⃣Delete data and remove batteries where possible 3️⃣Drop them off at a recycling point - find your nearest one by clicking the link 🔗 Read More...

Hampshire Kitchen Heroes - Sign up today!

Hampshire Kitchen Heroes - Sign up today!

Published: 7 Aug 23

Users of Hampshire Kitchen Heroes have collectively saved over £9,000 by reducing their household food waste! Interested in making savings in your home? Sign up to Hampshire Kitchen Heroes today to complete simple actions for a chance to win prizes! Read More...

Win 1 of 2 £50 Leisure Vouchers!

Win 1 of 2 £50 Leisure Vouchers!

Published: 28 Jul 23

Hampshire County Council is looking for ways to help people reuse items that might otherwise be thrown away. We are particularly looking at how people purchase second-hand items, borrow or rent items instead of buying them, and repair and refill items. Complete the 2023 Reuse Survey today for a chance to win vouchers! A prize draw to win 1 of 2 Leisure Vouchers worth £50 each will take place after the survey has closed! Read More...

New Forest Community Energy Scheme

New Forest Community Energy Scheme

Published: 7 Jul 23

Are you interested in finding out more about how you can help us set up a New Forest Community Energy Scheme? Then come along to the Launch Event on Tuesday 18 July 6.30 - 8.30 pm at Lyndhurst Community Centre SO41 7NY - Register your interest on the EventBrite Link Read More...

Hythe and Dibden Parish Council moves to the local Energy Recovery Facility to cut its Carbon Footprint

Hythe and Dibden Parish Council moves to the local Energy Recovery Facility to cut its Carbon Footprint

Published: 8 Feb 22

Hythe and Dibden Parish Council moves to the local Energy Recovery Facility to cut its Carbon Footprint Read More...