“Go Green” Initiatives

VoiceCon Pursues Purchasing Policies and Operational Practices That Support the Rational and Sustainable Use of Environmental Resources

VoiceCon Orlando 2010 is doing the following:

  • Eliminate printed conference books-speaker presentations are available on the web
  • Exhibits only registration pass is available exclusively online
  • Registration and housing are managed online and confirmations are sent electronically
  • Badges are printed as attendees check-in, not pre-printed or mailed
  • Recycle bins for badges, badge holders, program guides and lanyards are available during the event
  • Event brochure will be available online and will not be printed or mailed
  • Emphasis on electronic marketing instead of postal mailing
  • Eliminating the amount of paper products used in the exhibitor packages by consolidating information
  • Badge stock is printed on recyclable paper
  • Recycled padding and carpet on the exhibition floor
  • Signs and banners are made of recycled and biodegradable materials
  • Program guide printed on recycled paper with soy based ink

VoiceCon has partnered with the following hotel properties that have “Green” initiatives in place:

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, 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 recycles worn carpet to manufacturer into PVC piping and septic tanks
  • Carpet padding is 95% recycled urethane and it is used 20-30 times before being repurposed as packing material
  • Partners with convention facility to maximize recycling efforts
  • Recycling and recovery program

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: