“Go Green” Initiatives
VoiceCon Pursues Purchasing Policies and Operational Practices That Support the Rational and Sustainable Use of Environmental Resources
VoiceCon Orlando 2008
is doing the following:
- Printing the Conference Program Guide on recycled paper using soy-based inks.
- Replacing 4 out of 5 paper-based
conference proceedings documents with electronic copies (Web and USB drives)
- Maximizing use of recycled paper for print purposes—Tutorial Conference Book, Program Guide, etc.
- Shifting from hard copy to electronic copy whenever possible. For example:
- Exhibitor kit available exclusively online
- Conference proceedings distributed via Web and USB drives
- Registration and housing forms, and confirmations are sent electronically online
- Greater reliance on e-mail/web-based marketing vs. paper/direct mail
- Printing badges only as attendees check-in, rather than pre-printing and mailing them.
- Encouraging recycling of badges, badge holders, program guides and lanyards by placing recycle bins at registrationl.
- Distributing reusable water bottles that can be refilled at water stations.
- Eliminating the amount of paper products used in the on-site exhibitor packages by consolidating information.
- Offering the Saving Money with Green VoIP conference session focusing on how you can Go Green when you go VoIP and how it will save you money.
VoiceCon has partnered with the following hotel properties that have “Green” initiatives in place:
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. All properties participate in the following:
- Donate food left from catering functions to Second Harvest Food Bank.
- Minimize waste and have implemented recycling programs.
- Conserve water and have instituted energy efficiencies.
Champion—General Contractor
- Provides carpet with recycled content and recycle worn carpet into PVC piping and septic tanks.
- Carpet padding 95% recycled urethane, then reused as packing material.
- Partners with convention facility to maximize recycling.
Mears—Transportation Provider
- Uses ultra-low sulfer diesel.
- Recycles motor oil, anti-freeze and wash water.
Additional Information about Our Partners’ and Contractors’ Environmental Efforts:
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