Albuquerque Convention Center ‘s Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Initiatives

The 600,000 square feet Albuquerque Convention Center (ACC) makes a huge impact on any event but understands its global responsibility to reduce its footprint on our environment.  It is our commitment to this effort that we developed practices to REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE in the way we do business.

REDUCE

• Coreless paper products in restrooms to minimize waste
• Infra-red water faucets and aerators in restrooms and dressing rooms Low-flow toilets
• Low-water plants and xericape landscaping
• Food & beverage operation serves condiments in bulk to minimize packaging waste
• Utilizing china, glass and silverware for catered functions
• All paper goods used are green
• An energy-smart HVAC system which provided effective and efficient heating and cooling
• Use of compact fluorescent light bulbs in hallways and lobby areas
• Not operating lights, air, heat and escalators in non-occupied areas
• Solar reflective roof coating to reduce the heat load during the summer months
• Use of environmentally-green housekeeping products
• Participation in the City’s“Act Now” program, encouraging staff to use of alternative modes of transportation to improve air quality and decrease traffic congestion in the Albuquerque area.
• Participation in the City of Albuquerque’s Water Watch Program by serving water on tables by request only
• A commitment to use food products from local farmers and producers

REUSE

• A state-of-the art dishwashing equipment which reuses its own water supply instead of constantly refilling
• Re-use single-sided white bond paper to print non-essential documents
• Food and beverage disposable containers made of biodegradable materials such as corn starch
• A commitment to develop a composting program in the near future
• Providing complimentary water stations throughout the Center to encourage reusing water bottles

RECYCLE

• Recycling containers throughout the Center to recycle aluminum and plastic
• Mandatory recycling of wood pallets, cardboard and paper for all general service contractors
• Kitchen grease recycling
• Recycling 90% of white paper use in the Administration Office