The Buffalo Niagara Convention Center is proud to do its part to be “GREEN.” The various departments within the Convention Center participate in “Green Initiatives” by completing the following practices:

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Uses environmentally-friendly office supplies
• Recycle printer cartridges
• Purchase in bulk

FOOD & BEVERAGE:

• Plastic, cans, bottles, cardboard, and paper are recycled and kitchen grease is recycled into Bio Fuel
• Encourages the use of “bulk” food and beverage products
• Uses recycled products in concessions
• Regularly participate in the local composting of food
• Do not use Styrofoam products
• Unused foods are donated to local food banks and shelters
• Use china, silverware, and linen for our food events
• Food is purchased from local sources whenever possible
• Farm-to-table menu items available

OPERATIONS:

• Use energy-efficient lighting
• 5% of the electrical load is USEPA-certified green power
• Light bulbs are energy-saving products
• Restrooms have automatic faucets and soap dispensers, and toilets are water conserving
• Meeting room temperatures are adjusted based on the level of business, so when rooms are not in use, energy is reduced
• Use water stations in our meeting rooms
• Purchase recyclable products and goods
• Use environmentally-friendly cleaning products
• Trees have been planted to offset electricity used at events
• Have recycling receptacles throughout the facility