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Like you, NCCHC is
concerned about the environment. According to Meeting Strategies
Worldwide (2003), a typical 5-day conference for 2,500 attendees
will use 90,000 cans or bottles, 75,000 cups and 87,500 napkins. In
an effort to be more environmentally responsible, NCCHC is taking
the following steps:
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Reduce the amount of handout materials by producing a CD-ROM instead
of a printed proceedings manual
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Reduce the number and size of paper products in the registration
packet
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Use recycled paper whenever possible
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Recycle registration packet inserts
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Purchase badge holders and bags made from 50% recycled material
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Create a waste diversion system for exhibitors’ paper materials
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Reuse signage
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Seek sponsors to provide reusable water bottles and set up water
stations instead of handing out disposable bottles
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Donate leftover food and sample products to charities like America's
Second Harvest or Gifts In Kind International
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Work with hotel to create a strict schedule for heating systems,
cooling systems and lights
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Encourage exhibitors to ensure that giveaways capture the spirit of
the Green Initiative
Here are some things you can do to minimize our impact on the environment
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