Ottawa, ON – May 30, 2025 – Rogers Centre Ottawa, in collaboration with Ottawa Tourism, is excited to launch the Lend-a-Lanyard Program—a new initiative that supports sustainable event practices while helping reduce single-use waste.
Designed with both the environment and event organizers in mind, the Lend-a-Lanyard Program allows conferences and events hosted at the Centre to borrow reusable, eco-friendly lanyards at no cost, cutting down on material waste while aligning with Ottawa’s broader commitment to sustainability.
Program Highlights:
- Sustainable Materials: Lanyards are crafted from 100% recycled materials and co-branded with Ottawa Tourism and Rogers Centre Ottawa.
- Free for Organizers: No rental fees, with a return target of 85% to ensure the program’s ongoing success.
- Sanitized & Event-Ready: All lanyards are professionally sanitized using electrostatic sprayers between uses.
- Collection: Lanyard Collection bins provided for your event.
“This is a simple but impactful way for organizers and attendees to make a difference,” said Josh Verch, Director of Marketing and Partnerships at Rogers Centre Ottawa. “It’s about making sustainability easy, accessible, and part of every event we host here.”
“This initiative is a great example of what happens when local partners come together with a shared goal,” said Mary Sayewich, Director, Strategy and Project Management at Ottawa Tourism. “It reflects our destinations growing leadership in responsible tourism and sustainable event planning.”
By joining the Lend-a-Lanyard Program, organizers are helping reduce waste and move toward a greener future—one lanyard at a time.
To participate, organizers can connect with their Rogers Centre Ottawa Event Services Manager or email marketing@rogers-centre.ca to request lanyards for their event.
Tips for a Successful Lanyard Return:
- Let attendees know about the program early
- Work with Rogers Centre Ottawa team to locate ideal high traffic placement areas for return bins
- Use signage to encourage drop-off
- Get staff or volunteers involved in collection efforts
About the Rogers Centre Ottawa
The Rogers Centre Ottawa — Canada’s Meeting Place — is an internationally renowned convention centre located on the Rideau Canal in downtown Ottawa, Canada’s capital. With bold, modern design, a naturally lit interior, and magnificent views, the Rogers Centre offers an unparalleled and environmentally responsible setting for conventions, conferences, meetings and exhibits of any size. Since opening in 2011, the Centre has hosted thousands of events, generating millions of dollars of economic impact for the city of Ottawa and the province of Ontario. In 2020, it was named the world’s best convention centre by the International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC).
The Ottawa Convention Centre Corporation is an agency of the Government of Ontario. For more information, visit rogers-centre.ca.
About Ottawa Tourism
Through its values of inclusivity, trust, collaboration, and innovation, Ottawa Tourism pursues its vision to be one of Canada’s most visited, sustainable, vibrant, and appealing urban destinations, as well as the tourism authority for key economic development and city-building decisions in Ottawa. Canada’s capital welcomes an estimated 10 million visitors annually who spend $2.6 billion in the community contributing to economic prosperity and quality of life in Ottawa.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Josh Verch
Director, Marketing & Partnerships
Rogers Centre
+1.613.294.1528
jverch@rogers-centre.ca
