Grants offered by council for plans to reduce waste

WITH the cost of dealing with Hampshire's household waste now regularly topping the £100 million a year mark, Hampshire County Council is offering grants of up to £5,000 to help kick start projects, products and services which prevent waste created in the home.

Councillor Rob Humby, executive member for environment and transport at Hampshire County Council, explained: ‘Reducing the amount of waste in the system is vital as resources and finances are squeezed.

‘Some of the best work in reducing waste is happening at a local level, with groups sharing knowledge or running services such as providing community fridges, setting up furniture upcycling schemes or offering advice on using up leftovers.

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‘So, if your school, community group, small business, parish council or charity knows how to help but needs financial support for their project please get in touch.’

For more information visit 3.hants.gov.uk/grants/environment-grants.htm.