Greening our meetings
APWA is excited to be continuing our efforts to "green" all APWA events and meetings. In the last several years we started the mission to become greener by implementing the following:
- Online registration, saving paper
- Printing on FSC-certified paper containing at least 30% recycled PCW that is made with 100% renewable energy
- Printing smaller marketing pieces and programs
- Exercising a green procurement strategy in our RFP process to select a city and meeting site as well as any meeting materials.
- Encouraging our venues to implement waste reduction, energy and water conservation, and clean air practices
- Educating exhibitors with tips and best practices on how to "exhibit green"
- Measuring the Conference’s carbon footprint using Hilton Hotels assessment tool "SPORT: Sustainable Property Operations Results Tracking".
APWA partners with Carbonfund.org to bring you a sustainable Sustainability Conference
APWA is partnering with Carbonfund.org through their CarbonFree Events program to collect donations to offset carbon emissions generated from this year’s Sustainability in Public Works Conference. Your $5.50 donation is tax deductible and 100% of the donations will be forwarded to Carbonfund.org to support third-party validated projects that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Simply check the appropriate box when you register online. APWA has chosen to support renewable energy and methane projects with your generous contribution. Visit Carbonfund.org for more information.