CIC is committed to improving the sustainability of Conclave. Here are a few of the thing's we're doing and ways YOU can participate:
- Reducing paper: Distributing electronic handouts instead of paper copies, going electronic where possible and reducing the size of the conference planner binder.
- Recycling: The lanyards, badge holders/inserts you will receive at Conclave are made from recycled and/or compostable materials and will be reused/recycled once Conclave is over. We also will only be using reusable signage systems for the duration of Conclave.
- Community Service: Making community service a part of the leadership agenda, and requesting that the local CVB support "Transitions," the site of this year’s CSR activity, in lieu of conference attendee gifts.
- Food: Focusing on local, sustainable food; eliminating all food from the Pre-Con meeting; limiting food service in the conference management office; and donating food to a local food bank where possible.
- Using Energy Efficiently: Ensuring that all lights, computers, printers and other pieces of office equipment are fully powered off at the end of each day.
What YOU can do:
In Spokane:
- Walking: The convention center is located in the heart of downtown and is easily accessible by mass transit, bike trails and pedestrian walkways. Its close proximity to the hotels, dining, shopping and entertainment, make walking one easy way you can go green each day! We are encouraging all attendees to walk to and from the convention center, as well as to the optional activities in close proximity to the hotel.
- Drink local water instead of using plastic bottles of water.
At the Hotel:
- Recycling: Recycling containers are located throughout the convention center and in hotel guest rooms. Put your discarded resources in the correct collection bins during your stay.
- Conservation: Participate in the hotel's towels and linens reuse program. Opt out of daily housekeeping by using your "do not disturb" sign.
- Turn off all lights and electronics when you leave your room.
On Site:
- Remember your badge when you leave your hotel room; reprints use additional resources.
- Return your badge holder and lanyard to the registration desk for reuse and recycling.
- Attend the session on "Ditching the Notebook" on Sunday, June 9. Share your tips and help your fellow meeting professionals take the plunge and go paperless.
In the Community:
- Sign up to participate in our hands-on volunteer activity on Monday, June 10.
- Bring travel size toiletries and hygiene products for donation.
- Bring and donate a bath towel and washcloth. Towels will be used for shower programs and for swimming activities for the children. (Please bring towels from home or purchase them while in Spokane, not from your hotel room.)
We are holding the 2013 Conclave at the Spokane Convention Center, which boasts being one of the first buildings in the greater Spokane area to be awarded the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) rating. Committed to sustainability, the Spokane Convention Center has integrated green practices in its day-to-day operations, using recycled materials and local resources, conserving energy and water use and improving the air quality inside the center, making it a healthy environment for both employees and guests. During the 2013 Conclave, attendees will experience the benefits of these methods and see first-hand the seamless integration of environmentally friendly practices with successful large-scale event hosting. From our conference venue to the conference hotel, The Davenport Hotel Tower, which is LEED Gold Certified, we are all doing our part for sustainability and YOU can, too.