Green Practices

Boise Centre strives to be an environmentally friendly event venue for our clients, guests, staff and the community. We have implemented numerous energy-saving strategies, green initiatives and building upgrades to reduce the convention center’s carbon footprint and environmental impact.

Waste Reduction/Recycling

Our waste management program is constantly evolving to focus on identifying, reducing, and diverting waste from the local landfill.

  • To encourage recycling, dual stream waste and recycling bins are placed throughout the facility.
  • Paper, cardboard, plastic, aluminum and glass are recycled.
  • Cardboard is compacted and recycled from exhibition show floors.
  • Universal Waste, (U-waste) is recycled (light bulbs, light fixtures, batteries, ballasts and other mercury containing devices.)
  • Used cooking oil is recycled and repurposed for biodiesel.
  • Paperless practices have been put into place in multiple areas of the organization.

Food Donation

Boise Centre has a longstanding history of donating leftover food from banquets, conferences, or events to the Boise Rescue Mission to distribute to their shelters in the Boise area in an effort to help the community and reduce food waste.

Front & Centre Catering

With a focus on sustainable fare, Front & Centre our in-house caterer supports local and regional food producers whenever possible. Including, in-season local produce, dairy products, meats, Idaho wines and craft beer. Purchasing from local and regional producers reduces transportation costs and consumption of fossil fuels.

  • Used cooking oil is recycled and repurposed for biodiesel.
  • Paperless practices have been put into place in multiple areas of the organization.

Energy Efficiency

We continue to look for new and creative ways to reduce energy consumption through mindful scheduling, equipment upgrades and preventative maintenance.

  • Lighting throughout the venues is 100% LED.
  • Interactive lighting and HVAC control systems are in place to reduce energy consumption.
  • Energy reducing frequency drives are in use on the cooling towers and chillers that cool the buildings.
  • Boise Centre West utilizes a geothermal heating system, which is naturally heated, local and renewable. The City of Boise is home to the largest geothermal heating system in the nation.

2025 Facility Upgrades

  • Invested in dual stream waste and recycle bins placed throughout the venue.
  • New energy efficient water heaters with softeners were installed to improve cleaning capabilities and reduce energy use.
  • Completed a light fixture upgrade in Boise Centre West that included installing 272 LED fixtures, which brings the building to 100% LED lighting.
  • Energy efficient variable frequency drives were installed on the venues cooling towers and chillers to reduce energy use.