Description
What is Earth Justice Society ?
Formerly BUST (Bristol University Sustainability Team), Earth Justice Society is your one-stop society for all things climate justice here at the University of Bristol!
Our society is FREE to join and it aims to empower students to tackle sustainability issues within Bristol University and the wider community and to shape their future.
We are dedicated to improving students and staff members' understanding of the climate crisis, including its relationship with other societal issues. We want to break through the echo chamber in student awareness and engagement with sustainability and climate action, and spread the message that sustainability is for everyone!
In joining EJS you will have the opportunity to learn more about climate action, make decisions, meet like-minded people and help make Bristol a more sustainable community.
Follow our Instagram for updates about events!
Email: bust.uob@gmail.com
What do we do?
1. WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITIES: These range from our regular 'think and drink' sessions and documentary screenings to hands-on workshops in collaboration with other societies. Previous year topics of discussion include renewable energy, food waste, fast fashion and use of plastics. This year we are going beyond these, to also cover societal challenges and solutions, as well as sustainability professions. They are great ways to meet like-minded people and learn more about climate justice.
2. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER SOCIETIES: We connect with other societies and groups to integrate sustainability throughout the whole of the UoB student body. Check our social media for our upcoming events!
3. ACTIVISM AND VOLUNTEERING: In the past, we have attended Bristol Climate March, Support Fossil Free Bristol Uni campaign. We are working closely with the university's sustainability department to actively influence their decision making.
THE HUNGRY CATERPILLAR FOOD CO-OPERATIVE:
The Hungry Caterpillar is a student-run food cooperative which aims to provide affordable, sustainable, and high quality food and household items at bulk prices to it's members.
Where? Multifaith Chaplaincy, 1 Woodland Road, BS8 1TB (3 min walk from Senate house!)
Opening hours: 12:30 - 14:30 every Wednesday
If you are busy on Wednesdays when we are normally open then you can still get involved! Just contact us by WhatsApp or email bustfc@gmail.com.
Please bring your own containers if you can. We also have a collection of sterilsed jars donated by our members which are free to use.
As a member you can buy from The Hungry Caterpillar at the wholesale price we get from our suppliers, Bristol-based Essential Trading Co-operative. You can also request specific products and get involved in running the stall! Membership costs £3 per year, which is used to cover spillages, equipment, and other costs. Non-members are very welcome, but pay 10% extra. To become a member just talk to us at the stall :)
Keep up with us on our Instagram or our WhatsApp group!
Meet the committee!
President - Kreeshi Shavdia
Vice president - Surabhi Holla
Secretary - Imogen Suett
Treasurer - Oscar Walker
Campaign Manager + Social media - Trixie Panatti-Reeve
Equality officer - Audrey Upton
Podcast producer - Emma Quekett
Hungry Caterpillar Rep - Callum Brown
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
