NVIDIA invites the NVISION ecosystem to take part in the shared goal of minimizing our impact on the environment. Below are just some of the ideas we are executing in each of the key areas of the conference.

1. NVIDIA will communicate to participants and presenters concrete steps they can take to minimize their impact during the event.

2. For all goods procured for NVISION, preference is given to the most environmentally appropriate alternatives that are available at a reasonable price and are locally produced.

3. Gifts for participants are durable, minimally packaged and made from non-toxic materials.

4. Participants and exhibitors will register electronically and have an opportunity to offset carbon produced from their travel to NVISION.

5. Steps are taken to minimize environmental impact of transportation to the conference and during it. We have selected a locale accessible by public transportation, and will provide a carpool site where attendees can find others who are willing to carpool.

6. Sponsors, donors and vendors are actively sought who reflect positive environmental values and practices.

7. Measures are taken to reduce paper waste at check-in (e.g., short registration forms, computerized systems).

8. The registration package is provided in a reusable or reused holder.

9. Reusable name tags are used.

10. Placards and banners are reusable or made from recycled materials and vegetable-based inks.

11. Educational efforts are undertaken as part of the program to make participants aware of their environmental impacts during the conference and by the conference. This might include calculating the ecological footprint of the conference.

12. Attendees are reminded of waste reduction and other environmental opportunities during NVISON. For example, presenters are asked to turn off overhead and slide projectors when not in use.

13. Recycling and composting systems are in place with convenient and well-marked receptacles.

14. Reusable dry markers, erasable boards or blackboards, overheads, computer projectors and slides are used instead of paper flip charts. (If paper flip charts must be provided, they should be made of recyclable newsprint, with recycled content.)

15. Distribution of brochures, handouts and session notes is limited to those with a genuine need or interest. Exhibitors are asked to provide electronic versions of their collateral on the NVISION web site.

16. Exhibit booth components are reusable and, if practical, made from used or recycled materials. Exhibit packaging is reusable (e.g., pallets, wrappings), and/or recyclable.

17. Lights and equipment are turned off when not in use.

18. Explicit effort is made to utilize food that is locally grown, organic, low in processing, and purchased in bulk.

19. Food vendors provides meal choices for vegetarian and vegan participants.

20. Leftovers are minimized and donated when possible.

21. No single portion package items (ketchup, coffee, cream, sugar etc.) and no single-serve containers are used and no (!) Styrofoam.

22. Disposable dishes, cutlery, straws, stir-sticks, napkins, etc. are not used for coffee breaks or meals. Durable coffee mugs are used. If necessary, compostable service ware may be used. Coffee filters are reusable cloth or steel, or unbleached recycled paper.

23. There is a composting program.

24. Contractors are made aware of the green criteria and encouraged to adhere to them.

25. The contractor's practices respect all local and national environmental legislation.

26. Contractors make all reasonable efforts to reduce paper use.

27. Any hazardous materials used are properly handled, stored and disposed of.