Green Initiatives

“Sustainability is not a trend, but a way of life that we embrace to help preserve our future.”
- Mayor Keith Summey

Landscape trimmings are recycled into mulch.
A program to recycle our banners into reusable tote bags has recently been established.
Recycling bins are placed around the facility for the collection of plastic and paper.
We recycle used batteries, oil, ballasts, fluorescent light bulbs, aerosol cans, glass, metal, wood pallets, ink cartridges, and cooking grease.
Compactors are available to all clients at no additional cost.

We have engaged in re-lamping with T-8 fluorescent lights and electronic ballasts.
Lower wattage fluorescent lighting has been installed in many areas throughout our buildings.
Sensory lighting systems are used in the back-of-house.
LED exit signs and compact fluorescent fixtures (CFL) are used in our buildings.
We make use of natural light throughout our pre-function areas.
We have installed energy efficient chillers and variable frequency drives.
We use electric and/or compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and cleaning equipment.
lighting systems are manually controlled and set at only 25% during non-event hours.
Low E grade glass has been installed to help maintain the temperature within our buildings.

Timed water-flow sinks have been installed in the Coliseum.
We landscape with native vegetation which allows for reduced used of irrigation and pesticides while also helping to control rainwater runoff.

A bus stop at the campus conveniently serves the Charleston Area.
Our campus is located near hotels, shopping areas, and restaurants, making it easy for patrons to walk to and from the facility.
Our housekeeping and custodial staff use micro-fiber cloths and vacuums with HEPA filters.

Excess food supplies from Centerplate and from annual food shows are donated to a local food bank.
Used cooking oil is converted into biodiesel.
Centerplate uses environmentally friendly food and beverage containers.
Centerplate serves beer, wine, and liquor produced by local companies to support Charleston businesses.

Our staff is continuously involved in local anti-litter campaigns such as Adopt-A-Highway, Palmetto Pride, and North Charleston Clean Cities Sweeps.
"Green" office supplies and products are purchased whenever possible.
Employees produce and distribute paperless reports.
Our on-site staff is responsible for opening and closing all doors.
All staff is asked to use their own coffee and beverage cups rather than using paper or plastic cups provided by the facility.