Accommodation, conference venues and meeting facilities at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Canada.

The University of British Columbia Okanagan is green, in more ways than one.

UBC Okanagan Conferences & Accommodation recognizes that we have local as well as international environmental impact, and are not just another Kelowna hotel.

UBC Okanagan is committed to complying with all local, provincial and national environmental legislation, and our goal is to successfully implement environmental "best practices" in our conference venues, accommodations, operations and activities.

Some of our day-to-day initiatives:

• Recycling Program
• Paper
• Cardboard
• Plastic
• Glass
• Refundable Bottles
• Towel Exchange Program
• Biodegradable Cleaning Products
• Energy Efficient Heating/Air Conditioning and Lighting in Sensory Activated Cascades
• Energy Efficient Heating/Air Conditioning in Okanagan Single Rooms (in addition ten bedrooms in each building also have motion sensor lighting)
• Water conservation low flow plumbing fixtures in compliance with Kelowna City Codes
• Water conservation self-timed and monitored sprinkler system for Landscaping
• Hazardous Waste and Appliance Disposed at local agencies for safe disposal
• Transportation: Electric Golf Cart for Conference and Housekeeping Staff

To learn more, visit the UBC Sustainability Office