Facilities

The GRB Houston is powered 100 percent with green energy
Recycling program: paper, plastic, ink cartridges and aluminum, telecommunications cable
Water and energy conservation program
Food & Beverage: Use of compostable food and beverage containers that turn back into soil in approximately 45-90 days, dramatically reducing the waste stream, including:

Eco-ProductsTM - Corn cups, lids and straws: look and feel like regular plastic, but made from a renewable resource – 100 percent US–grown corn!

Eco-ProductsTM - Hot cups and lids: “comfort cups,” lined with heat-stable, vegetable-based coating which allows for commercial composting

Eco-ProductsTM Cutlery: medium-weight, heat-stable, commercially compostable forks, knives and spoons made of corn and vegetable-based plastic

Eco-ProductsTM Food containers: made from renewable resources, including corn and/or sugar cane

Eco-ProductsTM Sugar cane plates and bowls: made from sugar cane – a 100 percent renewable resource

Dinner and beverage napkins made from 100 percent recycled paper
Increased purchases of organic and locally grown or sourced products
Reduced use of individual serving size condiment package
Increased use of water “bubblers,” thus decreasing use of plastic water bottles
Selection of Energy STAR equipment when making purchases
Pilot project program underway to install solar panels atop the GRB’s16-acre roof
Participated in the "Green Lights Program" which upgraded fluorescent lights to electronic ballasts and high efficiency bulbs
Replaced roof and added insulation and a white surface to reflect sunlight and heat
Upgraded lighting controls using the "Watt Stopper" software to reduce and manage lighting systems
Installed motion sensors in some areas to reduce lighting when not required
Installed capacitors on electrical switch gear to reduce energy consumption for heavy voltage loads
Replaced original boilers with new energy efficient boilers which decrease NOX exhaust to the atmosphere
Replaced original cooling towers with new high efficiency towers that will reduce energy and water usage
Added motion sensor sinks and flush valves in the restrooms to save water
Recycle paper, cardboard, plastic and aluminum cans

Motion sensor sinks and flush valves in the restrooms to save water
Installed motion sensors in restrooms to reduce lighting when not required
With the assistance of Waste Management, over 250 collection bins were purchased and distributed at strategic locations throughout Reliant Stadium and the recycling program is focused on the collection of cardboard, glass, and plastic
Reliant Park has created 30 acres of green space that included 2,200 trees and two permanent water features
Reliant Park has an established Building Automation System (BAS) used to maximize energy use throughout Reliant Park by controlling start and stops at optimal times
Installation of thermal controlled fan switches on all 16 Reliant Stadium matrix boards
Master control of all televisions in public areas of the stadium to limit power usage
Window shades in the Stadium Press Box. Automatically or manually drop down during the hottest times of the day to shield this area from direct sunlight, reducing ambient heat buildup and the resulting load on the AC system

LEED Silver Certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
A 50% reduction of landscape watering requirements
Optimization of energy performance by reducing consumption levels to gain energy-star recognition
Increased indoor air quality by exceeding the most stringent standards set by ASHRAE
Introduction of a high-performance green cleaning program
Attaining innovation points through efforts such as Green Committee projects, Green Games, community outreach efforts and e-cycling events

Houston Astros AT&T Conference Center at Minute Maid Park

The center provides each event and meeting with menu options that source meats and produce from local Texas farms and ranches.
Clients use post-consumer recyclable or reusable serviceware in all meal services.
The popular "lunch box items" that clients receive will be served in reusable totes.