AIHce EXP attendees told us they wanted a more environmentally friendly and responsible conference. Our approach will also help us address concerns about safety and health due to COVID-19. Here are some of the green, sustainable initiatives AIHA will implement in Phoenix:
• Digital Advance Program and Final Program
• Ticketless registration
• Digital signage outside meeting rooms and for directions
• Badges made from recycled materials, which can also be recycled
• Banners made of paper
AIHA also focuses on partnering with venues prioritizing green thinking and design. The Phoenix Convention Center is a wonderful example of these practices with:
• An IACC Green Certification and LEED Silver Certification for environmentally friendly construction
• 732 solar panels
• Minimizing catering waste by donating leftover food to foodbanks and composting over 41 tons that feed plants in city parks
• Stationing co-mingling recycle bins throughout the facility, diverting more than 460 tons of waste from landfills each year.
• Purchasing 31,000 chairs made from recycled car batteries and seatbelts
