New campaign encourages residents to waste less

Henley residents are being encouraged to discover how a few small changes at home can make a big difference for their community as a new month-long campaign from South Oxfordshire District Council launches this September.

Waste Less. Clean Spaces. Better Places. brings together practical ideas to help households reduce waste, save money and care for the environment.

Throughout September, SODC will be sharing simple tips, local ideas and easy swaps that families can try at home. From borrowing instead of buying, to making the most of leftovers and choosing products with less packaging, the campaign shows that reducing waste doesn’t have to mean making big lifestyle changes.  Instead, it’s about taking one small step at a time.

Over the coming weeks the campaign will also highlight local refill shops, Libraries of Things, community litter picking groups and practical recycling advice to help residents make even more sustainable choices.

Cllr Sue Cooper, Cabinet Member for Environment at South Oxfordshire District Council, said: “Most of us want to reduce waste, but it’s easy to think that making a difference means making huge changes. The truth is that small everyday actions really do add up. Whether it’s repairing something instead of replacing it, borrowing an item you’ll only use once or planning meals to reduce food waste, everyone can play a part. This campaign is about making those choices simple, practical and achievable for busy families.”

The campaign launches with five easy ways everyone can waste less this week:

• Buy only what you need.
• Reuse items whenever you can.
• Repair, donate or share unwanted items.
• Choose products with less packaging.
• Save leftovers for another meal.

Throughout September residents can also learn more about local refill shops, Libraries of Things and community initiatives that make it easier to reduce waste while saving money.

Follow the councils’ social media channels throughout September for tips, ideas and inspiration.

Together, small changes can create cleaner spaces and better places for everyone.

To find out more, visit the Waste Less. Clean Spaces. Better Places. page on the South Oxfordshire website or pop along to the Henley market on 22 October (9am-2pm) where members of the Waste Team will be on hand to answer questions.