The Winston-Salem Entertainment-Sports Complex’s Sustainability Mission is to provide environmentally
green and safe venues, which meet the needs of clients and patrons through educated action.

Goals of the Program

• Create a Comprehensive Green Program for the Complex.
• To market and educate clients, patrons and staff on the Complex's Green Program.
• To formulate and implement recycling procedures.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive energy management program for all Complex facilities.
• Develop performance measurements to evaluate results of the Complex's Green Program.
• Maintain a green oversight committee that continues to develop and initiate industry standard practices for green facilities.
• To create a healthier environment for clients, patrons and staff.
• Be a leader among City of Winston-Salem departments of sustainability design, policies and programs.

Recycling Procedures

What is Recycling?

...the act of processing used or abandoned materials for use in creating new products.

What Is Your Role?

• You're role is to assist in the execution of the Green Program.
• Do your best to make habit of turning off your vehicle.
• Make habit of turning off the lights when you leave a room.
• Know what IS and IS NOT recyclable.

So What Is Recyclable?

Currently The Following Is Recyclable In The Office

• Computer Paper
• White and Colored Paper, Notebook Paper
• Carbonless Forms
• Receipts, Tickets and Invoices
• Manila Folders
• Envelopes
• Post-It Notes

Currently The Following Is Recyclable In General

• Cardboard
• Aluminum
• Glass
• Plastics

Recycling Procedures In The Office

• Place paper in the small personal recycling bins.
• Place all Cans, Glass and Plastics in teh designated Blue Recycling Bins found throughout the complex.
• Source Separation is vital to the recycling program. If everyone deposits the correct material into the proper bins further sorting/extra work will not be required.
• Contaminated paper is NOT recyclable. (Ex. items with grease, i.e. food wrappers or pizza boxes)

Little Extras-Reduce Consumption

• Turn off lights when you leave a room.
• Turn off your vehicles when you're working at a location.
• Plan your route in your vehicle to minimize mileage.
• Make sure not to leave faucets dripping.
• Give any other suggestions that you may come up with.

Current Efforts At The Complex

The Greehouse



Biodiesel



Compost Heap