Onsite Sustainability
Join us in creating a healthier future at Greenbuild in New York City!
Discover ways to help Greenbuild accomplish our sustainability goals and get involved with the Greenbuild team. Opportunities are available for volunteering, scholarships, and student discounts.
2026 Sustainability Hub Activations
Greenbuild highlights what the NYC community is doing to improve it’s city and support those in need. The Sustainability Hub, located on the expo floor is where you could help us interact, learn and celebrate local businesses and their efforts!
Share what you are doing to be more sustainable with #Greenbuild. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Farm to Fork Activation
We invite you to help us pack fresh food bags filled with rescued fruits and vegetables for local New York families facing food insecurity.
How it works:
- Grab some fresh produce
- Add shelf-stable donations from our partners
- Write a note of encouragement to include in each bag
Each bag packed helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, supports community wellness, and contributes to a more circular, equitable food system.
Venue Sustainability in Action
Where Greenbuild held each year matters which is why this year we will gather together at the Javits Center where sustainability is not a program layered on top of operations, it is embedded into how the venue functions.
Across six city blocks in Manhattan, Javits Center has built systems that reduce environmental impact while supporting some of the largest and most complex events in the world. The Center believes global gatherings can move industries forward without moving the planet backward.
Join us to learn more about Javits Center’s path’s to net zero, where infrastructure meets ecology, the JavitsCares program and the Center’s standard of leadership as a LEED certified building.
Greening Up Our Host Community
Follow the steps below to bring your most sustainable self to Greenbuild.
Bring Your Reusable Vessel
Filtered water stations will be available throughout the convention center. Don’t forget your coffee cups and reusable silverware.
Go Green in Your Hotel Room
Be sure to take advantage of towel and sheet reuse initiatives that may be offered by your hotel. Don’t forget to turn off all lights and electronics when you leave your room each day!
Sustainable Transportation
Many hotels in the room block are within walking distance the convention center. If walking or biking to your destination isn’t an option, check out the travel page to plan your trip to New York City.
Think Before You Throw
Waste to landfill results in a significant carbon impact. While we do our very best to reduce the amount of single use disposable items at the event, some are just unavoidable. Do your part by really checking out the waste bins onsite.
There will be a three bin waste system throughout the Javits Center where you can easily throw recyclable materials and compostable materials into clearly marked bins.
As part of our TRUE Certification efforts, all waste coming from Greenbuild is hand sorted into the proper waste streams to ensure no contamination and to increase our waste diversion rate.
Carbon Offset
We know climate change is having serious effects on communities across the world. For the last 10 years, Greenbuild has offset all scope 1, scope 2 and a portion of scope 3 carbon emissions related to the production of the event. How you can participate:
Make sure to purchase your offset when you register (it’s $20 towards healing our planet)!