I wish I could tell you the green is symbolic (Eval review #2)

A few thoughts from recent AM evaluations:
"Provide a more sustainable conference experience."
"We need to go green."
"Add recycling bins, use less paper, provide non-disposable bottles to refill with water."

A push toward more sustainable practices has been one of the most intentional moves of 2008 for the AMPT. Some of this has been sheer luck because of our host hotel, and some elements we've implemented ourselves. Here are the highlights:

• The Hyatt Regency Denver offers single-stream recycling, meaning that any recyclable material can be disposed of in any recycling bin - the sorting happens later.
• All guest rooms will have a blue recycling bin.
• The hotel only changes sheets and towels upon request or when a guest room turns over, thus saving a great deal of water.
• Throughout the public areas of the hotel where the meeting is held, you will see silver receptacles for recyclables or waste.
  
• We will have additional blue bins at the silent auction, AFA registration and hopefully in educational programs rooms.
• The AM registration book was provided electronically only. This was a first for the Association, and a great step toward using less paper.
• All AM mailings via USPS were printed on 100% recycled paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
• Upon registration at the AM, meeting attendees should notice less paper as a part of their registration packet...stay tuned for a full report of how much we're able to reduce this resource.
• The Developmental Resource Center (DRC) will be presented 'greenly' this year. Sample materials will be on display with information about how to find and download a copy for yourself.
  

As a direct result of our efforts to be more green, all information about the Annual Meeting is available on the AFA website. The registration book, first timers information, fireside chats registration, and more can be found there. Check it out!