Green Initiatives

It's Easy Being Green.

The London Convention Centre is committed to protecting our environment and is continuously looking to improve our waste management and energy programs.  Currently efforts are directed to reducing waste and energy use and recycling and reusing as many items as possible while continuing to offer a safe environment for guests and staff.  Purchasing policies include a “Green” emphasis for all our suppliers.

The following is an overview of our efforts:

  • In 2010, 55% of our total waste was recycled.  Of the 145,234.41 pounds of waste the following was recycled:
  • Corrugated Cardboard (clean, non-contaminated cardboard) – 21,506 lbs.
  • Co-mingled material (glass, plastic) – 4,563 lbs.
  • Paper and Newsprint – 3,891 lbs.
  • Compost (all decomposable wet waste, coffee grounds, veggie & meat trimmings, table scrapes) – 49,570 lbs.
  • Waste/Garbage – 65,168 lbs.
  • Grease – 360 lbs.
  • Aluminum – 176.41 lbs.
  • 100% of all purchased paper products are made from recycled materials.  This includes: paper towels, toilet tissue, serviettes, flip chart paper. 
  • 85% of all cleaning solutions purchased in 2010 were green designated.

Recycling Efforts

Left-over food items:

Any food items determined by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef to be of good quality are packaged by the LCC and sent to the Men’s Mission of London or the Salvation Army. 

In 2010 the following was sent:

Protein Products:  492.5 kg             

Fruits/Vegetables: 318.6 kg

Baked Goods:  514.3 kg            

Cookies: 3 doz

Cakes:  2 slabs                    

Sandwiches:  520 kg

Lunch Boxes:  25 pcs                 

Starch:  689 kg

Dairy: Milk  - 12 Liters  

  • Ice Cream Bars -  140
  • Yogurt – 8 Liters
  • Yogurt – 7 kg
  • Yogurt – 118 (100g) containers

 

Bottle Recycling:

In 2010, the LCC returned 20,544 beer bottles, 1,512 liquor bottles under 630 ml, and 6,672 liquor bottles over 630 ml

Banquet Table Purchase:

In 2010 the LCC purchased 175 new banquet tables.  The LCC sold 136 tables which were purchased in 1993.  These tables were sold to another company who will continue to use the tables.

Coordination of Meeting Room Setup and HVAC systems:

Departments coordinate the set up of meeting rooms to reduce energy requirements. The LCC HVAC system is programmed to provide cooled air 1.5 hours prior to the guest arrival for the larger ballroom and 1 hour prior to guest arrival for smaller rooms. Temperature throughout the LCC is controlled and monitored to reduce energy use. The event services and technical teams set up the meeting rooms together to ensure minimum use of hydro. Offices are equipped with light sensors and lighting throughout is reduced during off peak times.