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The 2010 GSA ITS Network Services Conference will continue efforts to become friendlier to the environment by making this year “greener”.  Here is what we have done and will continue to do to help preserve the environment.

  • Speaker handouts will be available on the web site.  No handouts will be produced.
  • All conference marketing materials have been produced electronically, nothing has been printed and mailed.
  • The conference program will be printed on environment-friendly paper that is 100% recycled, 50% post-consumer waste, processed chlorine free and ancient forest friendly.  It will be printed using soy inks and water based coatings.
  • A reduction of printed pieces when possible.  For example, the pocket program can be detached from the final program rather than two separate printed items. 
  • Most signage will be electronic, or where necessary, created in waste-reducing sizes.
  • Plastic name badge holders were collected at the 2009 conference and will be reused for 2010. Please turn in your badge holder at the end of the 2010 conference.
  • Water service at meal functions will be “at your request” only.
  • Recycled or reusable food and beverage service products will be utilized wherever possible. 
  • Containers will be available throughout the hotel to recycle aluminum, glass and paper.
  • An environmentally conscious tote bag will hold your conference materials –made from recycled materials and a great size for you to use at the grocery store when you get home.
  • Bottled water will not be served, water stations with reusable glassware will be available. (Bring your favorite water bottle with you to use throughout the conference!)
  • Several foods served at Network Services 2010 will be from local growers.

Rosen Shingle Creek Green Efforts

“Three Rosen Convention Hotels Are First in Central Florida to Receive Two Palm Status in Florida DEP's Green Lodging Program”
Click here to: Read Press Release Hotel in Orlando Receives

 “We take environmental responsibilities to heart. We made it a point in the design phase of Rosen Shingle Creek to conserve water and energy and reduce waste as much as possible, and as a result, we save valuable resources…Guests may never notice the small changes we’ve made to help save our planet, but we do them because it’s simply the right thing to do.” 
Harris Rosen, President/COO, Rosen Hotels & Resorts 

Rosen Green Meetings® are events which are conducted in specific ways which help reduce the environmental burdens imposed by such activities. Rosen Hotels & Resorts have applied environmentally friendly methods to manage waste, energy use, water conservation, and clean air practice and promotion.

Click here to see what the Rosen Shingle Creek is doing: www.rosengreenmeetings.com/WhatAreWeDoing.asp