8th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium: Sustainability Statement

Cambridge Neuroscience is committed to doing our part to protect our environment and work towards carbon neutrality.

Here are somethings we are doing to make the 8th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium more sustainable.

Reducing Waste:

  • We are committed to going single use Plastic-Free
  • We will not be using disposable crockery, cutlery or glassware
  • We are using plastic free badges and are reusing signage where possible
  • All food waste will be composted
  • The venue aim to maximise the proportion of waste that is recycled and minimise the quantity of non-recyclable refuse
  • We are providing fewer printed brochures (printed on recycled paper).

Reducing Water Use:

There will be an opportunity to refill your water bottle on site.

Sustainability:

  • We are choosing greener food & beverages.
  • We are using Fair Trade products where possible (tea, and coffee) and seasonal flowers.
  • We are using local businesses for our suppliers where possible (photography, cloth poster recycling, flowers, taxi services, and printing)
  • Sustainability is the responsibility of all involved, each sector must make decisions at every step that support sustainable practices.

Here’s some things you can do to further our sustainable effort

  • Think before you print a poster. Perhaps you can reuse a previously printed poster or reuse this poster at a future conference.
  • Repurpose your cloth poster into a useful tote bag with Mouse & Bear (see below)
  • Bring your own reusable water bottles
  • Consider how you will travel to the meetings – From Cambridge station you can catch the Universal/Route U bus to the University Library stop on West Road approximately 50 metres from our front door. You can check the bus timetable in advance and use this interactive map to see live bus times. The Concert Hall is a 10 to 15 minute taxi ride from the railway station. There is more information on travel under the ‘Practical Information’ tab. Cycling is one of the best ways to get around Cambridge and reach the concert hall. There are numerous cycle racks at the front of the concert hall and plenty more across the adjacent Sidgwick Site. The Voi electric bike and scooter rental scheme operates in Cambridge (account required). For information where else to hire bikes please visit You-Well. Cycle Streets allows you to plan a a cycle route tailored to the type of journey you are looking for. A Cambridge cycle map is available for download from Cambridgeshire County Council. For further information about getting around Cambridge by bike visit Cambridgeshire County Council’s official site Visit Cambridge or Cambridge Cycling Campaign.

Thank you for attending the 8th Cambridge Neuroscience Symposium and we look forward to welcoming you to many more events in the future.

Don’t be useless. Use less.