Smart Living - Hampshire County Council

Smart Living is Hampshire County Council's waste prevention and lifestyle initiative. This page is monitored 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri

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🛍️ Keeping a few bags somewhere handy like your car or by the front door can help make it a habit.
🌟 Join others making simple swaps this Plastic Free July and take your pledge here:
https://t.co/MrGbBj7Y55

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Do you know how much CO₂ you could save just by remembering your reusable shopping bags? 🛍️

The answer will be given later today!

#PlasticFreeJuly

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🚗 Using reusable shopping bags can save around 1kg of CO₂ per year which is roughly the same as driving 9 miles.
💚 It might be a small change, but doing it every time you shop really adds up.

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@elniedunne Hi @elniedunne, it's true that cotton is a resource intensive material to produce so we very much support the practice of using what you have first 😊

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🌟 With refill stations available in many places, it’s an easy change to make on the go.
Ready to make the switch? Take the pledge and start reducing your plastic use today: https://t.co/MrGbBj7Y55

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How many single-use plastic drink bottles do you think the average person gets through each year, and how much difference could switching to a reusable one make?

Stay tuned for the answers!

#PlasticFreeJuly

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🤯 The average person uses around 150 single-use plastic bottles a year.

🚗 By switching to a reusable water bottle, you could save around 13kg of CO₂ each year which is about the same as driving 117 miles, roughly from Winchester to Cardiff.

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The answer is: Reusable produce bags!

They make it easier to buy loose fruit and vegetables and help cut down on single-use plastic and paper bags. It’s a great swap to try for International Plastic Bag Free Day, helping reduce the number of bags we use day to day.

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Looking for an easy swap to reduce plastic when shopping?

Can you guess what this reusable option is? The answer will be coming later today!

#PlasticFreeJuly

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🌍 Small actions can make a big difference this #PlasticFreeJuly! 💚
Learn more about the campaign and how you can get involved here: https://t.co/XYZzPdDRrb
#HampshireRecycles

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🍓✨ 3‑ingredient strawberry fudge — the perfect Wimbledon twist on strawberries & cream 🎾
Use up leftover strawberries with:
• 1 cup dark chocolate 🍫
• ½ cup nut butter 🥜
• Fresh strawberries 🍓
Mix, chill, slice & enjoy!
#Wimbledon #HampshireRecycles

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It’s the Summer Solstice! Why not head outside to celebrate it? 🌞

Queen Elizabeth Country Park are hosting a free special sunrise celebration, with an early morning walk to welcome the sun. Check out the event here: https://t.co/xl5hDBk32o

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💧 Don’t forget your reusables this #WorldRefillDay!

Bring your water bottle or coffee cup to cut plastic & save cash 💸
Many cafés offer discounts, and the @refillhq app helps you find refill spots near you! 🌍

#HampshireRecycles #ChooseToReuse

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💄 Happy #PlasticFreeBeautyDay 🌿
Cut down plastic in your routine with simple swaps 💚
🧼 Try solid shampoo & soap bars
🌍 Choose refillable or return schemes
🌱 Use reusables like cotton pads
Small changes = big impact 🌊
#HampshireRecycles

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This week is Bike Week from Cycling UK!

Get your bike checked and learn basic maintenance skills at one of the community events: https://t.co/fn5djiLhWV

Did you know many repair cafés offer bike repair, and can also direct you to other local repair services!

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This Volunteers’ Week, we wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to our brilliant Waste Prevention Community Champions.

Over the past year, they’ve attended 34 events and spoken to over 2,400 people!

Thank you to our Champions!

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🚫 Leaving items next to full litter bins = Fly-Tipping.
If it’s full, take it home or find another drop-off point.

🗑️ Your waste, your responsibility.
🔗 https://t.co/aqbKrKp5NZ

#SCRAPflytipping #HampshireRecycles

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Got strawberries ready for Wimbledon? 🍓

Turn the tops into iced tea and love your leftovers!

Add around 5 tops per cup + mint/basil 🌿
Pour over boiling water, steep for 5–10 mins
Strain, sweeten with honey/lemon, chill + serve over ice 🧊

Simple, refreshing & low waste 💚

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🥛 Happy World Milk Day!
Did you know you can freeze milk? 👀
Freeze it for up to 1 month to cut waste and save money 💸
✨ Top tip: Use an ice cube tray – defrost when needed or pop straight into tea/coffee ☕
Just freeze before the use-by date 👍
#HampshireRecycles

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Volunteer with us!

If you’re passionate about waste prevention and like engaging with your local community, then why not join our team of Waste Prevention Community Champions?

Find out more about the role and apply here:
https://t.co/dGr3ntt1bm