Green Initiatives

Sponsored by FINN Corporation

As a leader in the green industry with innovative erosion control equipment and products, including HydroSeeders®, Straw Blowers, Bark Blowers, Hydroseeding Consumables, and TRU-Mulches, FINN Corporation understands what every contractor needs to help meet government regulations and provide optimal results. FINN also prides itself on manufacturing products that give contractors the ability to work more profitably by completing more jobs for less cost than ever before.

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.

Green Initiatives Sponsored by FINN Corporation

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
• 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

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Energy Conservation

• Compact Fluorescent Lighting Conversion Program
• LED Lighting Conversion Program
• Existing Fluorescent converted to T8 and Electronic Ballasts
• Astronomical time clock control of outdoor lights
• Use of lighting controllers to turn lights off automatically when space unoccupied
• Replacement of older HVAC and Refrigeration units with new energy efficient units
• Direct Digital Control (DDC) of HVAC Systems
• Building Management System (BMS) to control the schedule of HVAC operation
• Variable Frequency Drive control of pump and fan motors
• Energy efficient electric motor replacement program
• Use of computerized domestic hot water control units
• Elevator solid state motor controls to replace old motor-generator sets
• Energy efficient appliances in the kitchens and laundry
• Heat Reclamation from wash water in the laundry
• Turn-off lighting, HVAC, and equipment when not in use

Operational Initiatives

• Bed Linens changes upon guest request to aid in water and energy conservation
• Towels replaced upon guest request allowing the guest the option of re-using existing towels
• Use of many environmentally friendly cleaning products
• Reduced use of hazardous products in the maintenance operation
• Professional spray booth for paint and coating to reduce emissions
• Purchasing of recycled products for use in operations
• Purchase of recycled materials made into guestroom carpeting
• Recycling of used fixtures, furniture, and equipment to salvage company where possible
• Use of cloth table linen for display tables rather than disposable products
• Use of reusable props, decorations, and centerpieces in meeting areas; some decorative flowers for meeting use grown on-site
• Storm water best management practices by Maintenance, Renovation, and Gardening departments
• Storm water filtering on-site prior to discharge in the sewer

Recycling Programs

• 50/50 Recycling Program with the goal of 50% of the waste stream recycled
• Single stream recycling of paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum and plastic
• Landscape materials recycled
• Construction demolition and wood pallet recycling
• E-waste recycling program for old computers, printers, and electronic equipment
• Lamps, ballasts, and battery recycling
• Used Oil recycling program
• Refrigerant recycling and management program
• Hazardous Waste recycling program
• Kitchen grease and fat recycling
• Cut down palm tress recycled to garden art manufacturer

Water Conservation

• Water saving toilets installed in the guestrooms
• Low flow water saving shower heads in the guestrooms
• Low flow water saving sink aerators in the guestrooms
• Water saving toilets and urinals in the public restrooms
• Purchase of water efficient commercial washing machines used in the laundry
• HVAC cooling tower electronic controllers to conserve water
• Installation of automatic irrigation controls to conserve water
• Mulching of plants to reduce irrigation
• Purchase and use of concrete cleaning equipment that uses less water

How you can help:

• Stay at the Environmental Connection 2013 host hotel, the Town and Country Resort and Conference Center, where all conference activities are located 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