The Washington State Convention & Trade Center demonstrates an industry-leading commitment to recycle, reduce and reuse.

The Washington State Recycling Association presented the center with the 2008 Recycler of the Year Award - Public Agency. The center also received the 2007 Community Service Award by the Washington Society of Association Executives for its ongoing efforts to use and promote Washington's agricultural products.

In August 2008, the center inaugurated the nation's first completely compostable water bottles available for its clients and features many other compostable products. Each year, the center recycles 174 tons of cardboard, 186 tons of mixed paper, plastic and glass, 2,460 pounds of aluminum cans and 12 tons of scrap metal and is currently working to achieve LEED - Existing Building Certification.