Green Initiatives
The Harris Conference Center is devoted to improving our environment and have facilitated a program to promote environmental responsibility, reduce the size of our carbon footprint and protect our natural resources.
Below you will find a summary of the many ways HCC is helping to sustain and improve the environment in our community and beyond.
Facility:
- Efficient management of the heat and air system as well as operation of lights based on activity in the building
- Operate on a modified schedule in the summer months based on event needs to conserve energy
- HVAC equipment, light bulbs and exterior windows are energy efficient
- Recycle signage displayed throughout the conference center reminding guests to recycle
- Paper products (housekeeping), printing paper and file folders are made from post-consumer fiber
- General purpose cleaners contain less than 10% VOCs by weight and are non-phosphate, non-toxic and biodegradable
- Participate in Shred-it’s recycling program
- Restrooms are equipped with auto flushers and water faucets to conserve water
- All cardboard products, light bulbs and ink cartridges are recycled
- December 2009 removed and recycled original carpet through Bonitz Flooring Carpet Reclamation Program
- January 2013 replaced hot water heater with Energy-star certified energy efficient GeoSpring 50 gallon hybrid electric hot water heater
Food and Beverage:
- Usage of china, glass and silver in standard food service
- Usage of cloth napkins and table cloths whenever possible, when paper napkins are used they are made from post-consumer fiber
- Recycle all aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles disposed of by groups with clearly marked recycling receptacles throughout the conference center
- Use 5-gallon bulk water dispenser in break areas for groups in place of bottled water
- Bulk Beverages: Iced Tea, Coffee & Water available for most events
- Boxed lunch containers are compostable and/or recyclable