At Convention & Show Services, we are committed to preserving our environment in all aspects of our business; from our services to our people and internal processes.  Below is a list of all the areas in which CSS is green:

• Drape and skirts are laundered to "new condition" vs. being replaced.
• Used oil from our vehicles is sent to a recycler.
• Exhibits are designed and built to maximize materials and keep un-usable waste to a minimum.
• All un-needed shipping pallets are sent to a recycler.
• Most batteries used in our production are rechargeable and sent to a recycler when its life is completed.
• Scrap metal generated from the course of business is recycled.
• We use water-based contact adhesives.
• Tools are regularly sharpened for reuse keeping equipment running more efficiently.
• Fluorescent lights are used in the displays we produce as much as possible.
• Reusing carpet that is not damaged from the shows. (cleaning)
• Reuse components from CSS rental inventory.
• Design show signage that can be used from one year to another.
• All products are shipped and stored in reusable crates.
• CSS provides badge recycling bins for show management.
• We use only non-toxic, environmentally-safe cleaning products.
• We use propane forklifts with cleaner emissions.
• Aluminum cans from the lunch room are recycled.
• All of our ink cartridges used in desk-top printers are recycled.
• Employees telecommute when possible.
• Outer doors are used at our truck docks to minimize winter heat loss.
• Turn off computers and small appliances at the end of day.
• Set all copiers to the double-sided default setting.
• Lights are turned off in all rooms when work is done and room is empty. 
• Using half the lights in the warehouse to save energy.
• Keeping the heat to a minimum during the winter also to save energy.
• New office equipment must be Star qualified
• We provide exhibitor kits online to:
  • Reduce amount of paper that is needed in printing.
  • Reduce emission from mailing/shipping the kits.
  • Reduce fax paper.
• Purchase any products and supplies made from recycled materials when possible.
• Office paper has a minimum 30% recycled content.
• Paper products used in the office such as napkins, paper towels, toilet paper etc., have minimum 30% recycled content.
• Office purchasing is done in bulk.
• CSS is an active member of the Cobo Center Green Committee & participates in Cobo Center recycling and Green initiatives.