Javits Center is committed to helping event organizers reach their sustainability goals. With the help of our sustainability team, organizers can develop waste management operations, implement sustainable food and beverage services or schedule a donation through our JavitsCares program. Check out the resources below for more information on how to achieve your event’s sustainability goals:
Waste Management
Javits Center has achieved a remarkable 45% diversion rate in 2024. Our ambitious goal will not be accomplished without the assistance of general contractors, service providers, event organizers and exhibitors. As a hub for international attendance, Javits Center is uniquely positioned to set the standard for waste management strategies that will serve as best practice for the events industry.
Our waste diversion roadmap includes:
- Prioritize the sorting and collection of largest recycling waste streams such as cardboard
- Redesign collection methods and routes
- Improve employee training
- Expand waste tracking
- Invest in more efficient equipment such as balers
- Enact policies aligned with waste diversion efforts
- Engage with event managers and exhibitors
Sustainable Eats
Superior catering services can help to elevate the culinary experience of any event. Our dining and hospitality team at Cultivated create quality meals for your event that meet a high standard on sustainability and flavor. Cultivated plays a pivotal role in bringing together the best of New York -- with a special focus on sustainable practices and community support. Using Steel Farm, rooftop greenhouse and food forest, Cultivated creates unique roof-to-table menus with produce grown using sustainable methods supplemented with ingredients sourced from New York. Visit their website to learn more.
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