TCU Place minimizes its impact on the environment while providing the best meetings, conferences, trade shows and events in Saskatchewan. Our Think Green! Campaign focuses on four key areas: · Energy conservation · Waste reduction & recycling · Interior Environment (acquisition/disposal policies) · Staff/Client Awareness What we are doing now! Working with the Saskatchewan Research Council on an Energy Audit and prioritizing future initiatives to reduce consumption. Planning our energy saving priorities based on information from an energy audit conducted by the Saskatchewan Research Council in September 2008. Working on maximizing what we divert from the landfill, to improve on the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council waste audit conducted in October 2008. Undertaking a waste audit to establish baselines for measurements. Installing variable frequency drives in the replacement of air handling units. Changing fluorescent bulbs from T-12 to T-8 Office equipment is programmed in sleep mode when not in use. Installing occupancy sensors in washrooms and storage rooms. Changing cooking practices (cook with lids on pots, turn off ovens when not in use, etc.). Implementing our “Lights Out” campaign. Hosting “Zero Waste” events to reduce the impact in landfills. Emailing documents and referring clients to our website resources. Recycling paper, cans & glass bottles. Printing & copying 2-sided documents. Using china, glassware and stainless flatware is our standard practice. Using linens to dress our tables. Providing juice and water in bulk containers. Serving “Fair Trade” coffee & tea. Avoiding pre-filling water glasses. Our centralized location in the heart of downtown Saskatoon provides easy access by mass transit, or, bicycle. Integrating natural daylight to the greatest degree possible in our new convention space. Unused chemicals and paints are disposed of at approved locations. 90% of our washrooms have been fitted with water saving fixtures. We’ve established an Environmental Action Team which meets bi-monthly to review practices, recommend improvements and implement changes. Developing partnerships with environmental organizations.