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About the OCC
Green OCC
Building
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California Title 9 qualified, energy efficient thermoplastic, poured in place, white reflective roof
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Variable frequency drives on convention center air handlers, largest chiller, cooling towers and water pumps, which lower the building's electrical usage
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Sensory light switches in storage rooms and restrooms
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Building automation system to oversee the use of heat, light and power for all meeting and exhibit space to ensure efficient use
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Donate unused food to the local chapter of the Salvation Army
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Participant in the Southern California Edison Demand Bid Program: As daily energy demands increase in peak seasons, we voluntarily decrease our electrical usage
Recycling
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Cintas® for all paper recycling
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Main Street Fibers for all cardboard recycling
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ESPI and E-cycle Environmental for all computer parts and components
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Daisy Supplies for all printer toner cartridges
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City of Ontario Hazardous Waste Center for battery recycling
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Participants in Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's "Pee Green™" program that replaced 36 water-flushing urinals with Falcon Waterfree urinals
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Purchase locally grown products and organic produce whenever possible
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Use only recyclable disposable wares
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Purchase only sustainable and environmentally sound seafood products outlined by groups such as the Marine Stewardship Council
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Work with environmentally friendly suppliers
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Donate excess product to outreach programs for the elderly and less fortunate
We are continually striving to increase our Green program.
