Sustainability

Taking Steps for a Greener Tomorrow

American Academy of Pediatrics is taking steps in a greener direction to benefit tomorrow’s children.
Join us as we work to reduce our carbon footprint and tread lightly on the earth we all share.

  • Use signs onsite that are made of 100% post-consumer products and are biodegradable
  • Recycle exhibitor leftover materials
  • Donate products to the local community
  • Eliminate all onsite printed materials
  • Use freight, shipping and shuttle companies that offset their emission waste
  • Use biodegradable materials at food functions when possible
  • Use fuel-efficient shuttle buses and take measures to limit harmful emissions and waste
  • Provide exhibitors with a paperless service manual
  • Training for shuttle drivers to reduce idling and the use of A/C whenever feasible and practical to decrease fuel consumption
  • Utilizes shuttle bus companies that have newer model motorcoaches with the most fuel and emission efficient systems
  • Single-stream recycling program which includes a recycling bin in each trash can
  • Colorado Convention Center works with a Reclaim Room to accommodate unused or unwanted conference materials that can be reused such as vinyl banners, water bottles, unbroken foam core, props, and conference bags
  • Colorado Convention Center has a back-of-house compost collection program for food waste, paper towels, and yard waste
  • Catering uses all compostable materials during food functions
  • Colorado Convention Center has an advanced green cleaning policy focusing on sustainable practices and products
  • Colorado Convention Center installed a 300 kW rooftop solar array that generates approximately 350,000 kWh per year
  • The Colorado Convention Center has earned the Gold LEED Existing Building Operation and Maintenance certification by the US Green Building Council
  • ASTM/APEX Sustainable Venue Level 2 Certification
  • Recycling receptacles are placed in the back-of-house and front-of-house areas
  • Mobile entry is available through the app to eliminate the number of plastic keycards used
  • Compostable to-go containers throughout entire hotel
  • Housekeeping trained to set guestroom thermostats at proper temperature depending on season
  • Refillable guest room amenities to reduce plastic bottle waste
  • Plastic straws are not used and straws made of paper are offered upon request
  • Cage-free eggs are utilized in Hyatt restaurants
  • Seafood is sustainability purchased from responsible sources
  • Local vendors utilized for produce and products, when applicable
  • Plant based and plant forward menu items are offered in our restaurants and for events
  • Lights are turned on in meeting rooms only when needed
  • Coordinating the temperature of event spaces to reduce energy use while supporting attendees’ comfort
  • Housekeeping changes linens every third day unless requested otherwise, and guests may choose to reuse towels by leaving them hanging
  • Visit Denver is proud to be the world’s first destination to be certified at the Platinum level under the Event’s Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards
  • Architectural Digest ranked Denver #1 on the list of Top 50 Most Climate Resilient Cities
  • NeoGeo UK recognized Denver as 4th most sustainable destination in the world in 2020
  • The Mile High City is home to the largest city park system in the nation, with more than 200 parks in the city and an additional 104,000 acres of spectacular mountain parks

Social Sustainability Efforts

Philanthropy
Visit the Friends of Children Fund Booth in the AAP Resource Center
Exhibit Hall – Booth #831

Giving to the AAP Friends of Children fund is your opportunity to Give for Children.

The AAP Is dedicated to the health of all children and the pediatric professionals who care for them, but amazing AAP projects and programs cannot exist without your contributions.

Donations to the AAP support vital Academy efforts meeting the needs of children through programs that address mental health, vaccine confidence, equitable treatment for all, and much more. Your donation means making an important difference in the lives of children.

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How can you help?

  • Turn off lights and television when leaving your hotel room
  • Reuse linens and towels
  • Use public transportation instead of rideshares and taxis
  • Walk whenever possible between meeting venues
  • Use refillable water bottles instead of purchasing bottles of water
  • Recycle in the appropriate bins provided
  • Limit food waste
  • Eat at local, sustainable restaurants when possible
  • Ask for a recycling bag to use in your hotel room

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