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IECA's Environmental Connection
Greening IECA's Conference
As an environmentally–based organization, IECA practices green techniques when producing a conference and exposition for 2000 people. Here are some things we are doing in partnership with our facility to be sensitive to our environment.

Reduce:
- Offer online registration and publish the conference itinerary online
- Offer conference information by email
- Exhibitors are encouraged to minimize amount of collateral material distributed
- Exhibitors are encouraged to minimize packaging
- Reduced power and lights during move–in and move out
- Earth friendly cleaning products
- No paper exhibitor kits will be produced, CD and electronic versions only
Re-use:
- We re–use as many signs as possible
- Exhibitors are encouraged to re–use their packaging
- GES uses recycled carpet for the aisles
Recycle:
- Request exhibitors participate in recycling cardboard and freight materials
- Recycle cans, bottles and paper
- IECA will recycle name badges
Atlantis Hotel and Casino agrees to:
- Towel and Sheet reuse program
- Will not replace amenities unless consumed
- Shut off HVAC when guests are not in their room
- Limited recycling of glass, aluminum, plastic, paper and cardboard
Book your stay at the Atlantis Hotel and Casino now.
Reno-Sparks Convention Center agrees to:
- Use a "green friendly" cleaner - H2 Orange2
- Use recycled paper products:
- Toilet tissue is made of 50% recycled paper product
- Hand towels are made of 75% recycled paper product
- Make available public recycling stations can be found throughout the facility
- Use a designated compactor for aluminum, glass, and plastic
- Recycling in Reno-Sparks Convention Center's management team offices
- Use flow meters permitting staff to monitor how much chilled water is being distributed throughout the building. In addition, engineering staff can "micro-manage" specific pumps, running as requested and selecting the appropriate size chiller to operate based on demand and environmental factors. This saves 33,000 kW in energy during cooling season.
- Use a three-way valve to automatically adjust to outside air temperatures. This saves 9,000 therms annually.
- Use an updated DDC system which saves 20,000 kW over per year over the previous system of pneumatic building controls.
- Use upgraded lighting in warehouse areas resulting in an annual savings of 67,500 kW.
- Constructed with:
- a 17 acre white membrane roof meeting Energy Star's requirements for reflectance and emissivity
- 21 skylights providing natural light
- Xeriscape landscaping irrigation
How you can help:
- Stay at the EC09 host hotel, Atlantis Hotel and Casino, where all conference activities are available within walking distance saving fuel
- Be sure our database has your most up to date address to reduce direct mail waste
- Pass on any duplicate direct mail pieces you receive to other professionals
- Utilize the towel and sheet re–use program in your hotel room










