Green Meetings

Green Purchasing

The Food and Beverage Department supports green purchasing by sourcing locally grown produce whenever available and in season, reducing transportation impacts and supporting regional suppliers. The culinary team also creates all stocks from scratch and offers vegetarian and vegan menu options, recognizing that plant-based foods generally require fewer resources to produce.

To reduce waste, individually packaged food and beverage items are avoided whenever possible, and ice water is served in pitchers rather than individual bottles. Single-use plastic plates, cups, and utensils are provided only when requested or when necessary, helping to support more sustainable event operations.

Edible Herb Garden

The Penticton Trade and Convention Centre’s on-site edible herb garden provides fresh herbs that will be featured in some event dishes, adding a vibrant, farm-to-table element to our menus. This initiative ensures that every event is not only eco-friendly but also offers a truly fresh and flavorful dining experience.

Water Bottle Refill Stations

Guests attending events at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre can conveniently refill and reuse their water bottles at one of two refill stations, located in the north lobby and the south lobby/atrium.

To date, the north lobby refill station alone has diverted more than 9,390 single-use water bottles from landfills.

This simple initiative helps reduce single-use plastics and supports our ongoing commitment to a greener, more sustainable future.

Recycling Program

At the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, we recycle paper and cardboard, glass and plastic, as well as aluminum and other metals through dedicated collection areas. Styrofoam is also collected to help reduce landfill waste. To make recycling simple and convenient for clients and guests, recycling bins are placed in every meeting room throughout the facility.

Used cooking oils from our kitchen operations are collected and recycled through an outside company.

Outdated computers and electronic equipment are taken to an approved depot, ensuring they are disposed of safely and responsibly.

Sustainable Practices

When possible, the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre uses Earthwise wooden utensils made from renewable birch wood as a convenient and more sustainable alternative to single-use plastic, helping reduce waste through touchless, sanitary dispensing.

This thoughtful choice helps reduce plastic waste and supports our commitment to more sustainable event practices.

• Low-flow faucets were installed in the south washrooms
• Phosphate/Phosphorus-free cleaning products
• Use of biodegradable garbage bags