Writing in the dark: Confessions of a Sustainability Officer

Centre, Meeting & Event Planners | January 26, 2016 | Posted by Vivian

Energy conservation at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

I’m writing this blog post while sitting in the dark in the middle of an empty building, and I love it! Before you think I’ve totally lost my marbles, let me explain. As the Sustainability Officer at the MTCC, I am tasked with reducing the environmental footprint of the facility. One of the biggest areas of focus is energy conservation; we can consume up to 2,000,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) in a given month, the same … Continue reading →

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Our top blog posts of 2015

| January 5, 2016 | Posted by Laura

2015 was an eventful year for us at the Centre. Among the hundreds of events that came in and out of our building, last year also brought with it the exciting launch of this blog. From event planning to recipes to green initiatives, we worked to cover a range of topics for you, our readers. Join us as we look back at 10 of our top stories of the year… The most memorable events … Continue reading →

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