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Sustainability

SERVICES & PROGRAMS

Compost / Green Bin Program for Retailers and Food Court Customers
Recycling Program for Retailers and Customers
Hydration Station
Energy Management System (lighting & temperature control)
White Roof on 50% of the building
Storm Water Retention Pond
Rootftop Bee Program

See the bees LIVE!

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

9 Motorcycle / Moped Parking Spots
10 Bay Transit Terminal
20 plus Bicycle Racks (capacity of up to 100)
1 Electric Vehicle Charging Station

AFFILIATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS

Blue W Find Tap Water Anywhere
Recycling Council of Ontario RCO Take Back the Light Program
Smart About Salt Certified Site
Sustainable Waterloo Region Regional Carbon Initiative

AWARDS

2015 RCO Platinum Award - Communications; RCO is the Recycling Council of Ontario
2015 RCO Gold Award - Retail Complex
2014 RCO Gold Award - IC&I Retail Complex
2014 RCO Silver Award - Communications
2014 RCO Silver Award - Green Team for exemplifying 3Rs philosophy and supporting environmental goals in the workplace and beyond
2013 BOMA Canada TOBY® Award for Outstanding Building of the Year in the Shopping Centre category -- the highest award given by BOMA! BOMA is the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada.
2013 BOMA Toronto TOBY® Award for Office Building of the Year in the Shopping Centre category
2013 Certificate of Excellence, recognizing BOMA standards met in building management and operations, community impact, tenant relations, energy and environmental management, emergency preparedness and training of building personnel
2013 RCO Gold Award - Communications
2013 RCO Gold Award - IC&I Retail Complex
2012 BOMA BESt Level 4 Certification - Conestoga Mall achieved all of the program's Best Practices in environmental management and the score on the BOMA BESt assessment was over 90%. This achievement recognizes the importance of saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.
2012 RCO Silver Award - Retail Complex
2011 RCO Silver Award - Facilities Management
2011 RCO Gold Award - Communications
2011 RCO Perseverance Award for our waste minimization video
2010 RCO Gold Award - Ontario Waste Minimization - Facilities
2009 RCO Bronze Award - Facilities Management

RETAILER PROGRAMS / INITIATIVES

Lenscrafters accepts used prescription glasses to be recycled and donated to developing countries - details