Additional 2008 Conference Information

Greening the Conference

Each year, Labs21 makes every effort to green its annual conference and reduce the event's impact on the environment. The following efforts are examples of how the Labs21 Annual Conference continues to become more sustainable:

Labs21 has chosen a host city that is dedicated to reducing its energy use and becoming more sustainable over the next 15 years. San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed recently unveiled his plan to make San Jose the newest sustainable city in the nation.
Labs21 is working with the San Jose McEnery Convention Center to have recycling bins in all meeting spaces during the conference.
Labs21 has requested the use of recycled-content and/or recyclable containers for all conference meals. Labs21 will also try and use non-disposable glasses, dishes, and silverware whenever possible.
The Technology and Services fair will feature a number of sustainable features including:
- Carpet made from post-consumer recycled material.
- Biodegradable trash bags and wastebaskets made from 100% recycled materials.
- Recycled paper and signage products.
- A “How-to” section in the online exhibitor’s kit to help exhibitors reduce their environmental impact before, during, and after the show.
The Labs21 Conference strives to generate as little paper waste as possible. Therefore, attendees lists, conference messages, conference presentations, and conference certificates are all sent out electronically.

Easy Ways to Reduce Your Travel Emissions!

You too can be a part of Labs21’s effort to reduce its environmental impact! Check out the innovative programs listed below that offer great ways to reduce your CO₂ emissions for the conference and for every day life.

Certified Clean Car Program

Through this program, Renewable Ventures LLC allows you to offset the CO₂ emissions from your car by purchasing renewable energy credits (or carbon credits) equal to your vehicles' emissions. The money from the purchase of credits is then invested into clean power generation.

See the Certified Clean Car Program Web site for more information.

NativeEnergy

NativeEnergy uses the money donated to its program to help finance and support renewable energy projects such as wind farms and dairy farm methane digesters. Simply calculate your carbon footprint using an online calculator and pay your way to a better, cleaner environment.

Explore the NativeEnergy Web site for more information.

TerraPass

TerraPass’s online calculator will determine your car’s approximate CO₂ emissions. Based on that number, you can buy a TerraPass that ranges in price from $40 to $80. This money is used to support environmental initiatives that reduce industrial CO₂ emissions.

See the TerraPass Web site for more information.

TravelCool!

Better World Travel had developed a creative way to offset airplane CO₂ emissions—through the TravelCool! carbon offset program. Through TravelCool!, travelers that book a flight through Better World Travel receive a carbon offset. Travelers can also book their travel separately and send in a donation to offset their flight. The funds generated by Better World Travel are used to support many different projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

Search the Better World Club Web site for more information.

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