Sustainability

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

Sustainability policies:

Harrogate Convention Centre

super-efficient heating system saves the atmosphere from 1,400 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually
prioritise sourcing from local suppliers, showcasing the best of Yorkshire
utilises compostable, plant-based PLA materials for cups, cutlery, and much of their sandwich and salad packaging
Harrogate Water, their bottled water supplier, features glass bottles that use 50% recycled content and PET bottles that use more than 51% UK-sourced, post-consumer recycled content (rPET). All their bottles including labels and caps are 100% recyclable
90% of waste generated by our events is diverted from landfill

Crowne Plaza

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

For Everyone