Can you Swap One to Local?
Swapping one to local is all about finding easy swaps in our daily lives. Whether it’s to save money, support the local community or do our bit for the planet, there are lots of benefits to making small changes.
What can you swap today?
Can you swap a supermarket shop for a local one, a holiday abroad with a staycation, or a store-bought purchase with a second-hand bargain?
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Could your next ‘new’ purchase be swapped with a second-hand bargain from your local area?
Second-hand doesn't mean second best! From furniture and electrical goods to clothes and books, see what pre-loved bargains you can find in your local area. It costs less, can help great causes, and reduces your carbon footprint.
The popularity of second-hand has exploded with online marketplaces and social media channels. With charity shops and local reuse and recycle organisations all across the county, there are plenty of ‘one-of-a-kind’ finds out there.
Did you know?
Buying secondhand furniture can save up to 32kg in CO2 emissions.
You could save up to over £200 by choosing a pre-loved furniture item.
Swap one of your regular supermarket shops to an independent business supplying locally produced food
This could be once a week or once a month, but every swap adds up!
Eating locally produced food from Hampshire or the UK reduces your food’s travel miles and can reduce food waste, all while supporting your local economy.
Tips for sourcing locally
Many places also offer online services and deliveries, such as veg box schemes, which is a great way to explore the seasonal produce grown near you.
Where possible, choose a shop closest to you to reduce your own travel miles. On average, people living in the UK travelled 700 miles to go shopping in 2019!
Where to start…
Hampshire Fare has a directory of where you can buy Hampshire food online. It also tells you where locally grown produce can be found in markets and shops across Hampshire.
Hampshire is most famous for its watercress, but did you know that it is also home to the oldest commercial vineyard in England? Produce grown in Hampshire includes staples like garlic and mushrooms.
And, the next time you do go to a supermarket, keep an eye out for ‘grown in the UK’ labels. How many items you can purchase from the UK rather than further afield?
Did you know?
11% of the UK’s food-transport emissions are from flying products, such as out-of-season berries, into the UK.
78% of Hampshire residents surveyed are willing to buy more locally produced food.
Swap an international holiday this year to a local one
Many of us love getting outdoors, unwinding in the local countryside, and finding new places to visit and explore. From relaxing on Lepe Beach to camping in the South Downs and exploring the New Forest, there is something for everyone in Hampshire and the UK.
By swapping your next international holiday for a local one, you won't just be saving money on flights, travel insurance, transfers, and parking. You will be supporting local businesses, hospitality, and tourism, while reducing your carbon emissions and discovering the hidden gems the UK and Hampshire has to offer.
Hampshire holidays
There are plenty of places to explore in Hampshire.
We recommend exploring Visit Hampshire for a great list of attractions and places to eat and drink. You can even plan a summer camping trip.
There is plenty of Hampshire’s countryside to explore, with walking and cycling routes on offer across the county.
Where will you visit next?
Did you know?
You can save up to over 250kg CO2 by swapping out one international flight.
There are 14 country parks and over 280 attractions in Hampshire!
Could your next ‘new’ purchase be swapped with a second-hand bargain from your local area?
Second-hand doesn't mean second best! From furniture and electrical goods to clothes and books, see what pre-loved bargains you can find in your local area. It costs less, can help great causes, and reduces your carbon footprint.
The popularity of second-hand has exploded with online marketplaces and social media channels. With charity shops and local reuse and recycle organisations all across the county, there are plenty of ‘one-of-a-kind’ finds out there.
Did you know?
Buying secondhand furniture can save up to 32kg in CO2 emissions.
You could save up to over £200 by choosing a pre-loved furniture item.
Find more ways to do your bit for the planet
There are lots of easy ways to reduce your carbon emissions or make your home and garden resilient to the changing climate.
Whether it’s switching to green energy, reducing food waste or gardening for wildlife, making changes to our daily habits can make a real difference.