OUR VISION
For waste free living to be the norm in Haslemere and… beyond.
WE INSPIRE.
By leading initiatives for you to engage with. Every year, we will lead one or more ‘focus initiatives’.
WE EMPOWER.
By sharing and supporting your initiatives. Tell us what you’re already doing, and what you’d like to do.
“Waste-free living is taking actions and decisions every day to reduce our waste, until we can’t make less.”
Our 5 main focusses will be:
FOOD
There should be no avoidable food waste in Haslemere and all non-avoidable food waste should be recycled or reused.
Make a meal plan.
Recycle non-avoidable food waste.
Understand use- and sell-by dates.
Compost your food.
PLASTIC
There should be no non-recyclable single-use plastic created by local businesses or homes across Haslemere.
Use a multi-use water bottle or coffee cup.
Avoid plastic packaging and use refill stations.
Avoid plastic toys, packaging and bags.
Swap at least one item of cosmetics to plastic-free.
Clothing
No clothing should be sent to landfill.
Repair broken or damaged clothing.
Donate clothing/rags to charity.
Buy second-hand clothing and textiles instead of new.
Buy less, but better quality clothing.
Natural Resources
An end to the avoidable wastage of water, fuel and electricity. All our gardens support local wildlife.
Dial It Down: Turn your heating down by 1 degree.
Check Your Flush: Reduce toilet water consumption.
Feed the Bees: Give your lawn a Mohican haircut.
Get a Bowl: Use a sink bowl in the kitchen.
Reusables
That every item enjoys a long and useful life.
Repair damaged or broken items.
Share items with others so they don’t need to buy them.
Consider alternative uses for items like making an outdoor table out of pallets.
Only buy something if you can’t borrow or there is no alternative.