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LEED Platinum Convention Center–Meet Sustainably in Portland

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The LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center (OCC) guarantees that you will have a sustainable event. Sustainability is in the Pacific Northwest’s DNA, and the OCC team is committed to the role of being an industry leader in sustainability. It’s one of the largest solar arrays in a convention center in the nation.

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How to Assess Events for Sustainability

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Skift Take: A comprehensive menu of sustainable initiatives at event venues continues to grow and although they are mostly positive, many are also confusing. The nuanced differences must be kept in mind. — Allan Lynch Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Live Panel: Making Sustainability No.1 in the U.S. Music Industry

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A Greener Festival present an insightful Live Panel discussion on Friday, February 12 at 14:30 EST / 20:30 CET for a conversation on creating demand for sustainability in the U.S. As we prepare to restart events, how can we better integrate sustainability into our operations and make it a priority? live music industry!

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4 Ways the Office Is Becoming More Sustainable

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Many meeting professionals work in corporate office environments, so it’s good news the wave of sustainable practices in the office is more than just a fad, especially for younger employees. Seventy-six percent of those in that cohort believe that sustainability practices “are a must.”. Biophilic Design Fosters Productivity.

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Reduce and Reuse: Meeting Spaces Go Green

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As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical. Oregon: Sustainability Is the Name of the Game. million sq. With over 475,000 sq.

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Reduce and Reuse: Meeting Spaces Go Green

Smart Meetings

As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical. Oregon: Sustainability Is the Name of the Game. million sq. With over 475,000 sq.

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WalletHub’s Top Vegan-friendly Cities for Meeting Makers

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Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. Portland, Oregon: A Vegan Paradise. Read More : Portland, Oregon: City of Roses Focuses on Equality. Portland’s Oregon Convention Center boasts 255,000 sq. Read More : Sustainability Is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix.