We hope you will join the rest of the service-learning community as we strive to make the conference Green Vision a reality and help Atlanta moved towards its goal of a  sustainable community for generations to come.

» Learn more about Atlanta’s Green Initiatives

Carbon Offsets

You can help support renewable energy and reforestation projects addressing the carbon produced from traveling to the conference.  Purchasing carbon offsets is a simple way for individuals and organizations to take action on global warming.  See the websites below to purchase carbon offsets.

NativeEnergy
http://www.nativeenergy.com/pages/travel_calculator/465.php
   
Sustainable Travel International
https://sustainabletravelinternational.org/documents/op_carboncalcs.html

Hyatt Regency Atlanta

  • The Hyatt Regency Atlanta, where 423,433 meals were served in 2008, now diverts an estimated 928,000 pounds of residual food product from the landfill to be composted. All plates are wiped clean of food, including meat products and placed in compost containers. The spent grease from frying is even captured and refined into bio-fuel.
  • The city now has commercially available biodiesel fuel, being sold for $2.29 a gallon, for any vehicle that runs on diesel. The fuel is made from locally collected fryer oils, meaning it doesn’t travel far from the source to the pump.
  • The food waste is collected and blended with wood and yard waste, creating a high-quality organic compost available for sale to local farmers, landscapers and gardeners.
  • The Hyatt is a model hotel for its achievements in making significant and innovative efforts to promote or participate in glass container recycling for bottle-to-bottle use. Hyatt Regency Atlanta is among the seven “Friends of Glass” recognized by GPI
  • Recycling paper, plastics, aluminum, cardboard, glass and cans
  • Using energy efficient light fixtures and compact fluorescent bulbs
  • Using motion sensor light switches or lights on timers in offices and storerooms
  • Replacing old inefficient equipment 
  • Giving guests the opportunity to re-use their linens and towels during their stay
  • Using specially designed showerheads and sink aerators that generate maximum water efficiency in all guestrooms
  • Printing less paper
  • Using longer lasting recyclable filters in the air handler systems
  • Donating and selling reusable dishware, furniture and linens
  • Using 100% recycled and biodegradable carry out bags, cups and cup lids
  • Appropriately adjusting thermostats and turning off lighting in vacant guest rooms and meeting rooms
  • Training Hotel associates in Green practices

Additional NSLC Green Efforts

  • Post-conference recycling and/or reusing of conference name badges, lanyards, and water bottles.
  • Water bottles provided for each conference attendee:  pick yours up in the exhibit hall.
  • Program guide printer, John Roberts, is committed to managing all of its operations in an environmentally sound manner and this year’s program guide is printed on recycled paper.
  • Online Call for Presenters.  No more paper forms.  Submit your 2011 workshop proposal online from April – September, 2010. 
  • Online registration.  Don’t waste time or trees completing your registration.