Is love still in the air? Even though Valentine’s Day has passed, we may still have the reminders of those heart-shaped candy boxes lying around. Check to see if the boxes are all or partially recyclable, or consider re-using them for another gift or possible storage. America Recycles

Congratulations to IAVM member venue AmericanAirlines Arena for achieving LEED Gold recertification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The Miami-based arena received its first LEED Silver for Existing Buildings certification in 2009. “The HEAT Group is very proud to be a le

New Year’s Resolution: To be green, or not to be green? That is the question. According to recent studies, the trend continues to be that it is popular to “be green” in every aspect of business. And not only is it popular, but it is expected. From a recent public opinion poll, “more t

Congratulations to the Saint Paul RiverCentre and the Xcel Energy Center Complex in Minnesota for achieving LEED, Green Globes, and APEX/ASTM certifications. Each certification requires a comprehensive auditing of organizational environmental practices and procedures and compliance wi

The Vancouver Convention Centre gets its hair cut just once a year. And by hair, I mean its green roof. According to an article in Successful Meetings, the trimming is serious work because it’s part of the venue’s commitment to good sustainability. Groups find this commitm