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Jun. 19, 2015 | sustainability news

New waste diversion policy aimed at decreasing use of non-recyclable material at Oregon Convention Center

Beginning January 1, 2016, clients who book event space for conventions and meetings at the Oregon Convention Center – as well as the exhibitors who subcontract space during those events - will be subject to a new waste diversion deposit at contract signing. The potential for receiving a full refund is high however, if show managers comply with the facility’s policy that prohibits the use of non-recyclable materials.

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Jun. 02, 2015 | sustainability news

Convention center takes steps to cut waste, improve sustainability

The Oregon Convention Center has a reputation for being one of the most eco-friendly convention centers in the U.S. – and it has the LEED Platinum certification to back that reputation. Now, the OCC is taking steps to run even more sustainable conventions and send less waste to the landfill after each event held in the center.

sustainability LEED

Dec. 03, 2014 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center in negotiations for rooftop solar panels

The roof may soon be host to 160,000 square feet of solar panels in what director Scott Cruickshank calls the next big project in the center’s sustainability work.

sustainability Energy Trust of Oregon video

Aug. 28, 2014 | sustainability news

Energy Trust of Oregon | Hear how the Oregon Convention Center is putting Strategic Energy Management to work

Oregon Convention Center was looking for a comprehensive approach so they enrolled in Strategic Energy Management to learn how to capture energy improvements.

APEX/ASTM sustainability LEED

Jul. 29, 2014 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center achieves highest level of international sustainability standard certification

The Oregon Convention Center has been certified to the highest level of a new international sustainability standard.

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Jul. 28, 2014 | sustainability news

Video: Sustainability at the Oregon Convention Center

We’re striving to be the greenest events facility in the world – and the first choice as a venue for green meetings.

sustainability LEED awards Travel Portland

May 09, 2014 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center wins sustainability award

The Oregon Convention Center received the 2014 Green Award at Travel Portland’s 35th Annual Tourism and Hospitality Industry Awards Celebration.

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Oct. 30, 2013 | sustainability news

Food Services of America show at Oregon Convention Center progresses toward zero waste goal

For the third consecutive year, the Oregon Convention Center has collaborated with the Food Services of America to make its annual FSA Trends Show a stellar example of sustainable practices and philanthropy.

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