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Practicing
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Built with sustainable products and systems, the
Oregon Convention Center has greatly enhanced
Portland’s national reputation as a front-runner on
green building and other environmentally responsible
practices.
Travel Portland and
OCC have worked together to target the growing
market of environmentally-aware groups and to
establish Portland as the leading destination for
green meetings. |
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Our industry needs leadership... |
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In September 2008, the Oregon Convention Center was
recertified with the LEED-EB Silver rating from the
United States Green Building Council
(USGBC), making it the first convention center in
the nation to achieve recertification at a higher
rating. In 2004, the center was rated LEED-EB, which
stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design in the Existing Buildings category, upon
completion of the center’s expansion. The new
"silver" rating required proven sustainability
accomplishments among areas of operation,
maintenance and capital improvements. |
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The Oregon Convention Center is the first convention
center in the nation to achieve recertification from
the
United States Green Building Council
(USGBC) at a higher rating.
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The Oregon Convention Center manages an extensive
material and waste recycling and recovery program
that includes pre- and post-consumer organic waste,
cardboard, newspaper, cans, plastics, glass bottles,
wood pallets, cooking oil, and landscaping
trimmings.
The center’s operations department continually works
to improve the efficiency of managing its organic
waste composting program. All public spaces inside
the center have convenient, clearly marked recycling
barrels for waste disposal. To encourage employees
to use public mass transit when commuting, the
center participates in the Lloyd District
Transportation Management Association’s
Passport Program that provides reduced transit
fares. |
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Salmon-Safe Certification
The Oregon Convention Center has become the first
convention center in the U.S. to earn Salmon-Safe
certification. The designation was awarded for
safeguards the facility deployed to protect water
quality and Pacific salmon habitat, as well as
commitments the organization has made to further
reduce its environmental impact over time...
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Partnership
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Oregon Convention Center’s food and beverage
partner,
Aramark/Giacometti Partners, Ltd., also takes
numerous measures to support sustainable operations.
It now serves condiments from bulk containers,
composts food waste, and has chosen to use locally
grown and organic produce wherever possible. |
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Green Your Event
Sustainable practices are at the heart of the
Oregon Convention Center’s operation and planning.
In order to meet every client’s expectations, we
have designed a two-tier level of service. Please
review this document to select the level of
sustainability you would prefer for your event....
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The OCC Green Briefing
An annually updated briefing on the milestones
that the Oregon Convention center has achieved in
its continual greening efforts...
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Oregon Convention Center’s aggressive recycling and
waste management efforts have succeeded in diverting
266 tons of materials from landfills in fiscal year
2007-2008, with an overall diversion rate of 43.6%
(up by approx. 12% over the previous fiscal
year).The center hopes to achieve a 50% or better
overall diversion rate in the coming fiscal year.
The OCC is also a top-level supporter
of the
Blue Sky Block Program, Pacific Power’s
voluntary wind-power purchase program. The Blue Sky
Block program is one of three options giving Pacific
Power’s Oregon customers a way to help grow the
demand for renewable energy. |
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Working
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An Oregon Convention Center green team manages and
advances the facility’s sustainability efforts. This
employee committee works to educate staff, clients
and vendor partners on the importance of working
with the OCC toward a sustainable future. |
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Talk
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Brittin Witzenburg
Sustainability Coordinator
BrittinWitzenburg@oregoncc.org
ph. 503-731-7949
fx. 503-731-7806 |
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