The COBO Conference/Exhibition Center in Detroit, Michigan has recently implemented the green initiatives throughout the building in order to reduce waste and be more sensitive to the environment. Green initiatives include paper-recycling program, a can and plastic bottle recycling program, separated containers for plastic bottles, cans, paper and trash throughout the entire building, including offices, concourse and concession areas. Other green initiatives implemented by COBO include replacing the lighting system with more energy efficient fixtures and operation in the exhibit halls, replacing 84,000 fluorescent lamps with 2,936 metal halide fixtures and using chillers instead of air conditioning units to provide a more efficient means of cooling the building. In addition, COBO’s exclusive caterer, ARAMARK, has also implemented a recycling program, using biodegradable containers, napkins, cups and cutlery kits as well as environmentally responsible cleaning products. 

The COBO Conference/Exhibition Center is one of Michigan’s premier destination for conventions, industry tradeshows and meetings. The 2.4 million square foot complex, located on the bank of the Detroit River, is the centerpiece of downtown Detroit's Civic Center features more than 80 meeting rooms—ranging from 600 square feet to 33,000 square feet—total 178,446 square feet of meeting space, 700,000 square feet of exhibit space, and is adjacent to two arenas—COBO Arena (12,191) and Joe Louis Arena (20,525).

“COBO has made significant strides to be environmentally responsible by implementing a number of green initiatives throughout the building,” said Tom Tuskey, Director of COBO. “To remain competitive and encourage more visitors to choose Detroit, we have committed to exploring new opportunities to better conserve and reuse our valuable resources.”