We’re Going Green

Catering​

• Food will be seasonal and prepared from local and regional products
• All food & beverage utensils will be reusable or compostable
• The cleaning products used in the kitchen and food preparation facilities are Good Environmental CHoice Australia (GECA) certified
• E-water (electrolyzed water) is used in lieu of chemicals for food safety sterilization
• Surplus food will be donated to non-profit associations in the surrounding area
• In place of cut fruit, we will be offering whole fruit

Printed Items & Exhibition​​

• Programme will be electronic - the Mobile App and Virtual Platform will have expanded content and dynamic ways to interact and share via social media platforms.
• All course materials will be available in digital format
• Course attendance certificates will be sent electronically
• Recycling - containers for specific exhibition-related waste will be rented to maximize recycling
• Exhibitors will be encouraged to join this initiative and reduce single-use giveaways at their stands​

Energy Efficiency & Water Consumption

The CCC has:

• Energy efficient lighting, including LED lights and motion sensor lighting with dimming control
• Optimal air-conditioning to reduce energy use​​ and demand controlled ventilation
• Heat reducing design, including 1200 sun blades to reduce direct sunlight and reduce solar gain, high-performance glazing glass increases energy efficiency up to 30%, and biophilic design incorporating a living green façade.
• A double layer pleated plate roof is designed to capture the seasonal tropical downpours and channel rainwater directly into the rainwater storage tanks (~200,000L capacity) that are used for irrigation. ​
• Sustainable landscaping including a minimum of 50% natives to promote biodiversity
• Moisture sensitive irrigation of greenery operating during nighttime
• Dual flush toilets and flow-restricted taps
• Water and energy efficient appliances
• Solar hot water heater which provides ~35% of the CCC hot water needs.

Garbage Disposal & Waste Treatment​

• Commitment from CCC for minimal food waste
• The CCC has waste sorting bins that are clearly signed.
• Additional waste sorting bins for metal, glass, and plastic will be provided
• Segregation of special waste generated during the setup and dismantling of the events​.
• Grease waste at the CCC is sent to a third-party vendor for conversion to biofuel
• Hand towels & toilet paper are made of recycled paper

Plastic Free AusACPDM ​​

• CCC is part of the Plastic Free Cairns Program
• All name badges will be plastic-free and printed onsite​
• The venue has multiple water fountains where you can refill reusable water bottles
• Reusable cups at water coolers around the meeting (to reduce single use water bottles)
• Non-recyclable plastic will be kept to a minimum throughout the meeting

Accessibility

• The meeting will be both in person and hybrid, offering inclusive and equitable access to the conference.
• Virtual conference material will be available on demand for all registrants (virtual and in-person). Recorded content and material will be available for a period of three months after the meeting.
• The venue is accessible

Carbon Offsetting​

• We will provide a tool that delegates can use to calculate their approximate carbon footprint for attending the meeting in person
• We will suggest local biodiversity and carbon offsetting programs that delegates can purchase carbon credits to offset their carbon footprint

Transportation​

• All local recommendations for accommodation, meals and activities are accessible via walking/wheeling distance or public transport
• The CCC has parking facilities for bicycles