A Sustainable Conference

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A Sustainable Conference

• Promotional materials produced by 100% wind power and vegetable-based inks on post-consumer recycled paper
  
  
• Providing conference totebags made from 100% certified recycled plastic bottles
  
  
• Reducing the amount of printed materials by utilizing virtual invitations, promotions, registrations, and other conference communications for attendees and speakers
  
  
• Employing a comprehensive recycling system at the conference venue
  
  
• Reusing signage from previous conference years
  
  
• Requesting china service and reusable dishware and/or biodegradable disposable items from our caterer
  

• Encouraging conference speakers to distribute handouts electronically rather than in hard copy
  
  

Some simple steps you can take every day:

• Choose organic produce when you can
  
  
• Use non-toxic personal care products and natural household cleaning products
  
  
• Buy unbleached and recycled household products such as paper towels, toilet paper and coffee filters
  
  
• Put your computer and monitor in sleep mode when they aren’t in use
  
  
• Plug electronic appliances into power strips so that they can be switched off at night or when not in use
  
  
• Replace regular light bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps
  
• Commute to work and run errands by walking, biking, or taking public transportation
  

• If you own a motor vehicle, inflate your tires once a month or as necessary