Sustainability
The Montego Bay Convention Centre is dedicated to its effort toward the preservation of the environment, reducing costs, and the overall health and well-being of our clients and dedicated employees.
We focus on three primary areas namely Recycling, Energy & Water Conservation, and General Operations.
Recycle
- Cardboard
- Brochures
- Batteries
- Bulbs
- Plastic Bottles
- Glass or Bottles
- Wood Pallets
- Magazine & Newspaper
- Landing Debris
- Organics
Energy & Water Conservation
- Conduct independent third party energy audits to see where enenegy can be saved
- Introducing energy - efficient lighting
- Use of our building management system for temperature, lighting control and conservative lighting themes for non-event days
- Installation of water saving devices for restrooms and all other water consuming areas
- Install minimum bleed systems for towers and reduce total water intake
- Maximize usage of indigenous plants
- Using drip irrgigation systems for landscaping
Operations
- Use of environmentally friendly cleaning and paper products made from 100% recycled material
- Reduction of paper usage and printing by utilizing web and email platforms
- Ongoing investment in staff training for continued best practices in conservation, recycling and sustainability
- Reduction of pesticides and herbicides use
- Using compost heap for organic fertilization
- Using low-fume emitting paints
- Developing catchment pond for irrigation