Sustainability Initiatives & Partners
Discover ACS Fall 2025's sustainability initiatives and business partners that are focusing on energy, reducing plastic waste, saving fuel, and conserving trees. Join us in making a greener event!
Sustainability Intiatives
Focus on Energy
- Measure and track energy use at the convention center and meeting hotels (carbon emissions, water and electricity used, pounds of material recycled and composted)
Reducing Plastic Waste
- Water refilling stations available at Convention Center and meeting hotels, reducing need for bottled water
- Provide glassware next to water coolers where available
- Eliminate aisle carpeting in Expo Hall (also saves energy and fuel)
- Provide map of meeting venues showing locations of recycling bins, water filling stations, wellness areas and unisex restrooms
Saving on Fuel
- Concentrated number of meeting venues within walking distance, reducing the number of shuttles needed
- Ordering locally produced food and beverage, where available, and labeling local ingredients used in buffet meals
- Use locally grown florals in arrangements; rent green plants
Saving Trees
- Badges 鈥� use recyclable paper, no plastic holder, lanyards and clips made from recycled materials
- Use digital signage. When physical signage is needed, it is created with recyclable materials and made evergreen when possible to re-use
- Digital program provided on website and mobile app
- Digital presenter certificates聽
- Use badge scanners instead of paper drink tickets at ACS Connect Reception and Sci-Mix聽
Demonstrating Our Commitment
- Communicate these efforts through website, mobile app, emails and signage
- Encourage attendees and exhibitors to take individual actions by providing a list of tips
- Partner with meeting vendors who share our sustainability goals
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