Sustainability

Sustainable Practices and Resource Management

SWANA is partnering with the Greater Columbus Convention Center, our Columbus hotels partners, and all our RCon™ event suppliers to design an event focused on sustainable practices and resource management. Here are a few of the efforts you will see in practice during RCon 2025:

• Recyclable Badges – All badges and lanyards are recyclable.
• Reusable Beverage Containers – At all water stations throughout the space, reusable cups will be available.  We encourage participants to bring their own reusable container. 
• Meal Functions – Whenever possible, china dishware and glassware will be utilized. If that’s not an option, SWANA strives to utilize compostable materials.  
• Event Signage – When possible, the signage at RCon will be printed on recyclable materials. 
• Single-use Plastic – There will be no single-use plastic offered at any RCon food and beverage functions held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. SWANA works to avoid the use of single-use plastic across our events outside of the Convention Center. 
• Recycling and Composting – Receptacles will be available throughout the RCon event space. 
• Group Transportation – If you are arriving in Columbus around the same time as others, please work to coordinate on vehicle transfers to the RCon hotels or other areas you may visit while attending RCon.