Recycling and waste management
- Onsite sorting of plastic, paper, cardboard, glass, metals and recyclable items
- Collect liquid and putrescible waste in grease and gross pollutant arresters and bi-monthly cleaning of basket traps
- Send approximately 8000 litres of grease generated from the kitchens each year to a third party vendor for conversion to bio-fuel
- Hire third party specialists to handle all universal and hazardous wastes including light bulbs, batteries, electronic waste, solvents and oils
- Choose suppliers that use minimum landfill, re-usable packaging/containers
- Monthly carbon tracking analysis on waste generated
- Recycle printer cartages with Plant Ark into road base or pens
Water conservation
- All taps and are fitted with a low flow system
- All toilets have dual flush systems
- Water-wise greenery is planted around the Centre
- Garden irrigation systems uses recycled rain water and only operates before daylight hours and after dark for restricted periods.
- Early detection and repair of leaks
Sustainable food service
- Source locally grown, market fresh fruit and vegetables in season
- Purchase fresh fish from sustainable local fish sources
- Use of energy-efficient star rating appliances, including cookers with burners that maximise energy utilisation
- Use of reusable platters, tableware, glassware and serving dishes as well as biodegradable and recyclable alternatives
- Provide on-site recycling of paper, plastics, metal, and glass in food service areas
- Partnerships with other "green-conscious" food service businesses
- Provide water in jugs on tables for guests
- Coffee break milk, juice and sugar are served in bulk, not single serves
Reforest Program
Events held at Cairns Convention Centre can utilise the Reforest program organised by Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef. Through the program delegates help eliminate the event’s carbon impact by supporting localised tree planting and revegetation programs, like the endangered Mabi rainforest which is the home of the Lumholtz tree kangaroo on the Atherton Tablelands.
Events held at Cairns Convention Centre can utilise the Reforest program organised by Business Events Cairns & Great Barrier Reef. Through the program delegates help eliminate the event’s carbon impact by supporting localised tree planting and revegetation programs, like the endangered Mabi rainforest which is the home of the Lumholtz tree kangaroo on the Atherton Tablelands.