What We’re Doing:
  •  Promoting recycling by providing recycling bins throughout the MGM Grand Conference Center.
  •  Reducing our use of paper with paperless sessions.
  •  Using green purchasing by buying recycled content paper, meeting supplies, and conference signs.
  •  Partnering with a local charity to donate non-recyclable conference materials.
  •  Coordinating with MGM Grand to conserve energy and water consumption.
  •  Providing environmentally-friendly name badges and registration bags for attendees.
  •  Supporting reforestation efforts by providing with a display area and attendees with the opportunity to donate $1 to plant a tree.
  • Delegating an onsite “Green Team” to monitor and answer questions about our greening efforts.
 
What the MGM Grand Is Doing:
  • Conserving water with low flow toilets and shower heads and linen re-use program. Bed linens are replaced the 3rd day of stay or upon departure unless otherwise requested by the guest.
  • Conserving energy with compact fluorescent bulbs that maintain low emissions, and energy preserving motion detectors to maintain lighting efficiency.
  • Closing guest room drapes to maintain appropriate temperatures.
  • Using biodegradable to-go containers.
  • Reducing waste with cloth & china instead of paper dining products.
  • Separating & recycling dining trash.
  • Transporting food waste to a local pig farm.
 
What You Can Do:
  • Register online to reduce use of paper and associated energy costs.
  • Use public or shared transportation when traveling around Las Vegas.
  • Recycle or donate your conference materials when possible.
  • Donate $1 to plant a tree. Visit the display onsite in the PAYMENTS registration area.
  • Bring your own reusable mug, paper, & pens.
  • Ask exhibitors to email information instead of taking printed materials.
  • Set thermostat in room to a reasonable setting and turn off when not in hotel room.
  • Reduce paper use by viewing and approving hotel bill on line.
  • When using individual packages of condiments, take only what you will use.
  • Turn off air conditioning, lights, TVs and radios before leaving hotel room.
  • Close drapes to keep hotel room cool.
  • Use reduced amounts of water for bathing or showering.
Participate in hotel linen re-use program by re-using sheets and towels during your stay.

 

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