Green Efforts at WTC LV During CES 2016

LAS VEGAS, NV, USA - The Consumer Technology Association (CTA™), licensee of the World Trade Center Las Vegas, produces the Consumer Electronics Show (CES®), the world’s largest innovation event which spans more than 2.47 million net square feet and welcomes more than 170,000 attendees. 

In addition to setting the tone for the upcoming year’s technology industry, CTA works to establish a benchmark in implementing a greener, more sustainable trade show floor that minimizes the environmental impact of discarded products and materials once the show floor clears.

At the conclusion of CES 2015, more than 1.6 million square feet of carpet were either reused or recycled. Additionally, all CES press rooms operated with paperless press kits, saving an estimated 2.5 million sheets of paper. Similar numbers are expected for CES 2016.

“CTA supports sustainability programs at CES and in Las Vegas that mirror the consumer technology industry’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint,” said Walter Alcorn, vice president, environmental affairs and industry sustainability, Consumer Technology Association. “In addition to our grants that help advance clean energy and greener living in the area, we also launched a collection event this year with Samsung and Electronic Recyclers International to give the people of Las Vegas an opportunity to unload their old electronics in a safe and responsible manner.”

Fifteen trailers’ worth, or 145,900 pounds, of donated items were given to local Las Vegas charities, including Habitat for Humanity, Opportunity Village and Teacher Exchange through CTA’s formal donation program. In total, 45 dumpsters’ worth of material was saved from local landfills.

Every year, CTA also donates to improve the Las Vegas community through sustainability initiatives and educational programs. CES 2016 contributed $100,000 to sustainable and educational projects in Las Vegas. Of this, $76,000 was granted to EverFi, an education technology company, to incorporate the CTA Future Innovators Program into Clark County schools (CCSD). This digital course “provides middle and high school students with a foundation of critical skills in technology, entrepreneurship and business.” Another $14,000 was awarded to Green Our Planet to build three additional garden classrooms throughout CCSD. The final $10,000 was granted to Touro University Nevada to install an electric vehicle charging station on its campus.

PHOTO: Gary Shapiro, president/CEO of Consumer Technology Association announces green donation recipients during a press conference at CES 2016.

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