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    Ethical and Sustainable freebies

    Submitted 5 years ago by Angharad Evans
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    The University provides a lot of goodies, especially during Freshers Fortnight. These freebies are appealing to some, but off putting to others. They scream cheap advertising to me, and although I still chose to study at Derby the reason was far from a poorly made plastic water bottle that I had to insistently refuse multiple times. Mindless consumption of these products is a huge problem. They end up in landfill, resources wasted that could be used much more wisely. Let's find a better way.
Joseph Webster
8:15am on 29 Oct 19 This is a really good point actually. I have so many water-bottles from uni that I don't know what to do with. I think also the companies during such events may also need to follow suit with this.
Sylvie Clark
5:44pm on 6 Nov 19 I agree. Not just the university but a lot of the stalls at freshers gave pointless plastic freebies which just went in the bin when I got home! Was such a waste and now it's going to be sat in landfill...
Tamara Roberts
4:35pm on 12 Nov 19 This is a good idea. Some stalls were giving away goody bags that were made out of plastic.
Chris Winson
10:16am on 14 Nov 19 The waste from Freshers is so big. Would be better to have less but more ethically produced quality things on offer. Great idea.
Samantha Greaves
12:24pm on 14 Nov 19 I agree! In times like this it's so important to be aware of how the environment is impacted. Voted!
Dave Lochtie
7:47pm on 5 Feb 20 This item is due to be discussed at Student Summit next Wednesday 12th February February 2020 from 14:00-16:00 in OL2, Kedleston Road. Come along if you would like to support or challenge this motion (minimum of 21 students required for any item to be considered). https://www.facebook.com/events/1539694852850129/
Dave Lochtie
10:23am on 13 Mar 20 This item was passed at Student Summit! Furthe updates will be posted via the union website and your Union Ethics and Environment Officer Angharad, will be keeping you updated. 'Freebie' rewards for voting during union elections were in recyclable packaging.