As part of our commitment to creating a sustainable environment BECC upgraded the energy systems to be kinder and gentler to the earth.

What was done?

• Upgraded all the lighting in guestrooms, meeting rooms and public spaces to be more energy efficient.
• Upgraded the air handling system
• Upgraded all bathrooms to low flow toilets, showerheads and faucets.

And how will it save the environment?

• BECC will conserve an average of 616,842 kilowatt hours a year. That amount of energy saved in just one year could power an average America household for 28 years!
• BECC will conserve an average of one million gallons of water a year. All that water saved could fill up 2 Olympic sized swimming pools every year!

We think that is pretty cool! But, it doesn’t end there ... Here is a list of all the other things that are part of our daily sustainability efforts.

• Donations to local shelters.
• Controlled portions for less waste.
• Use of organic products and proteins.
• rBGH free dairy products.
• Fairly traded coffee offered throughout BECC (Distant lands).
• Mighty Leaf organic teas offered throughout BECC.
• Use of sustainable seafood. Non-hydrogenated, zero trans fat cooking oils used.
• Vegan, vegetarian and healthy dining options available daily.
• Use of local farmers and farmers markets.
• Trim Trax program used to minimize product waste.
• Water filtration system available throughout building.
• Recycling of paper, cardboard, glass and plastic.
• No Styrofoam.
• Recycle wood pallets.
• Battery recycling.
• Recycling trash cans available throughout BECC.
• Recycling of office supplies.
• Use of compact fluorescent bulbs.
• Towel/sheet reuse program.
• Reusable glasses in guest rooms.
• Water efficient toilets.
• Green cleaning products.
• Sales office uses email instead of paper when promoting events and provides an email address and phone number for reply.
• Use networking events as an opportunity to discuss “Green” issues.
• Use electronic brochure and electronic proposal to limit paper usage.
• Distribute internal reports electronically.
• Scan and e-mail final bill and back up to clients.
• Double side all copies.
• Energy management program to reduce electricity consumption.
• Offer newspapers in common area only instead of guest room delivery.