Sustainability

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

Sustainability policies: 

The Brighton Centre

• Zero to landfill waste
• Energy is purchased from renewable sources
• Water fountains and recycling bins throughout the venue
• LED lighting throughout the venue 

For more information, please visit: https://conferences.brightoncentre.co.uk/sustainability

The Grand

• certified carbon neutral hotel
• minimising the use of plastics as well as recycling paper, plastics, cardboard and glass
• promoting energy conservation and reducing energy consumption

For more info, please see:  https://www.grandbrighton.co.uk/green-and-grand

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 in the Brighton Centre. 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