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Jul. 11, 2016 | sustainability news

A post-event waste diversion success story

During the United Methodist Church’s 2016 General Conference – which was held at the Oregon Convention Center, May 9-20  –  UMC’s publishing house, Cokesbury, had a very large bookstore set up in one of the center’s exhibit halls. Jeff Barnes, executive director of Cokesbury, approached Triumph Expo and Events, the general contractor and decorator for the show, and asked how to dispose of approximately 50 bookshelves, tables, clothing racks and m

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Jul. 08, 2016 | sustainability news

Take an art and sustainability tour of the Oregon Convention Center

Did you know that the Oregon Convention Center is known for its unique public art collection, valued at well over two million dollars, as well as its sustainability leadership? Please join us for a lunchtime tour that will explore the iconic architecture, the sustainability, and the art of the OCC.

Meet Thursday, July 14th at noon at the Visitors Information Desk, located inside the convention center at street level near the main entrance on 777 NE MLK Jr. Boulevard. 

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May 04, 2016 | sustainability news

Oregon Convention Center team participates in Earth Day Twitter conversation

This past Earth Day, the Oregon Convention Center participated in a worldwide Twitter conversation organized by Positive Impact called #CSRshareDay.

The conversation aimed to share event business sustainability best practices, offer participants an opportunity to collaborate with global suitability experts, and inspire others in the industry to take action within their own communities.

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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.

Cutting Down Our Waste
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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