Legal Cheek reports…
The University of Nottingham Law Society is aiming to become what is believed to be the UK’s first carbon negative law soc.
The society’s green initiative will see it reduce or offset all of its carbon output by rolling out sustainable policies and dramatically reducing any waste production throughout the academic year.
According to the plans, law firm brochures, paper tickets to society events and single-use plasticware at on-campus events will be replaced with electronic booklets, online receipts, e-tickets with QR codes, and recyclable cups and plates.
Meanwhile, to reduce waste, leftover food at law socials and balls will be offered for takeaway, new society sports kit will be made from 75% recyclable material, and any unsold textbooks and stationery from the law school’s office will be donated to charities, libraries or public schools.
Law society activities that unavoidably create carbon emissions, such as trips abroad and travel between events, will be offset through ClimateCare, an environmental company which allows you to calculate your footprint and pay to reduce the same amount elsewhere. The initiative is sponsored by law firm duo Clyde & Co and Latham & Watkins.
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