Sustainability

The Liberal Democrats wish to minimise the impact of Federal Conference and strive to be more sustainable.

Sustainability policies: 

Bournemouth International Centre 

• Reducting energy use
• Using renewable energy where possible
• Reduced use of plastics
• Buy responsibly using local suppliers where possible

For more info, please see: https://www.bhlive.org.uk/sustainability/

Highcliff Marriott

• Sustainably managing energy and water use
• Reducing waste and carbon emissions
• Increasing use of renewable energy
• Focus on sustainable, responsible and local sourcing

For more info, please see:  https://serve360.marriott.com/sustain/

How can you be more sustainable?

• Use public transport to get to and from the conference.
• If you are unable to use public transport, please try to car share by reaching out to your local party/ social media
• Use the agenda & directory online instead of paying for a hard copy
• Use the conference app instead of paying for a hard copy agenda & directory
• Bring your own water bottle and refill at the complimentary water stations in the venues
• Bring your own reusable, clean coffee cup (must be in good condition) which you can use when purchasing your coffee at the main venue. Alternatively buy a reusable cup at the Lib Dem Image exhibition stand
• Recycle any plastics, paper etc in the recycling bins at the official venues
• Go vegan/ vegetarian - eat plant based food

Other items to note 

• Exhibitors are encouraged to take home their unused leaflets to use at future events