Go Green with nextMEDIA
Since 2007 nextMEDIA has undertaken a number of environmentally friendly initiatives under the moniker, "Go Green with nextMEDIA". Read on for more information and on how you can contribute as a delegate.
Fly Carbon-neutral to the nextMEDIA
If you've ever done the dishes, you understand the idea of offsetting. Just as you can't keep piling your dishes
in the sink, we can't keep dumping our CO2 into the atmosphere. Like everything else in life, we have to clean it
up eventually. That's what offsetting does.
When you buy offsets, you help fund projects that soak up the atmosphere's CO2 by planting trees, and other projects that install cleaner technology. By first calculating how much CO2 you emit, and offsetting the same amount, you can become carbon-neutral.
Zerofootprint is a non-profit organization that provides information, products, and services for the global network of consumers and businesses who wish to reduce their environmental impact.
If you'd like to make your travel to and from Banff carbon-neutral, please visit the Zerofootprint carbon calculator at www.zerofootprintoffsets.com, where you can add up your emissions, then visit the Carbon Shop to purchase offsets. It's not expensive, and it makes a real difference.
Carbon Neutral VIP Transportation Provided by Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Imitative (Y2Y)
Associated text: Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) combines science and stewardship to ensure that the world-renowned wilderness, wildlife, native plants, and natural processes of the Yellowstone to Yukon region continue to function as an interconnected web of life, capable of supporting all of its natural and human communities, for current and future generations. To realize this vision, Y2Y was officially created in 1997 by conservationists and scientists who saw a need for an organization to operate as a guide and a connector.
In partnership with Banff World Television Festival, Y2Y is purchasing carbon credits to off-set transportation of Achilles staff and VIP guests.
Recycled Paper Information
Coming soon . . .
Share Transportation and Make Your Contribution
Shuttle transportation to and from the Calgary International Airport is discounted for delegates in 2007, compliments
of Banff Airporter. Banff Airporter shuttles are fueled by natural gas, minimizing the environmental impact of harmful
CO2 emissions. For more information please visit:
Once you arrive in Banff and are wondering how to travel between your hotel and the Fairmont Banff Springs every day, consider taking public transportation provided by the Town of Banff.
Town of Banff Bus Service
Town of Banff buses depart Hidden Ridge Resort every 30 minutes, starting at 6:38 am, and arrive downtown 15 minutes later.
Buses also depart the Inns of Banff every 30 minutes starting at 6:55 am, arriving at the Fairmont Banff Springs 15 minutes
later. The full schedule, pricing, and map are located at on the
town of Banff website. The Town
of Banff is in the process of hiring hybrid buses to provide this transportation.
Recycling Stations
nextMEDIA is providing a number of recycling stations throughout the conference centre to enhance recycling opportunities
for delegates in 2007. Look for the recognizable signage and deposit your recyclable products!
Signage examples coming soon!
Fairmont Banff Springs offers Eco-meet
The Fairmont Banff Springs is working strongly toward a goal of offering ecologically friendly meetings. Some unique parts of the Fairmont Eco-meet program include free overnight parking for all guests arriving in hybrid vehicles, and paper-free services for most meetings. More information on the program is available at www.fairmont.com/ecomeet
