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PMA 09 Green Partnership Initiatives
At PMA 09, everyone is doing their part to do what is naturally good.

PMA and its partners are making conscientious efforts to recycling materials, when possible, and reducing waste at PMA 09. It’s one way to reduce our carbon footprint and promote energy-savings throughout the event.

Eco-friendly efforts include:
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Recycle badges and holders
Use of green, recyclable batteries in all translation receivers
Paperless sessions – speaker handouts available online as PDFs
Paperless, web-based Exhibitor Information Manual system that eliminates over 500 ring binders with at least a hundred printed pages each, plus shipping of show management and contracted exhibitors.

GES Exposition Services – Official Show Contractor

Aisle carpet is 100% recyclable
Carpet pad is 100% recyclable
Plush and Ultra Plush booth carpet is 100% recyclable
Visqueen is 100% recyclable
Substrates for signs and booths are 100% recyclable
Use water based inks in all ID Sign printers
60% of all exhibitor kits are on CD. On-line order system also reduces the amount of paper used
Energy Star approved lighting in all displays

Las Vegas Convention Center Authority

Currently averaging a 50% recycle rate on all shows
Replacement of chemicals with environmentally friendly products
Paper products (towels, napkins, toilet paper)contain recycled materials
90% of LVCVA fleet is powered by propane or battery
Materials are recycled during all phases of show activity
Power Monitoring System to track electrical usage
Water conservation devices in all public restrooms

Aramark Food Service

Use only biodegradable plates
Eliminated foam cups
Recycle all office paper
Donate all leftover food
Frying oil is 100% trans-fat free
Frying oil converted to bio-diesel
Switch to bulk condiments from individual packages
Use of green cleaning products
Recycle all copier and printer ink cartridges