| With threats of global warming, the lack of rubbish | | | | - Recycled plastics. Using recycled plastic instead |
| disposal areas, the shortage of water and other | | | | of virgin plastic has already made a huge |
| things which affect the environment, having an | | | | difference to the environment. Research has |
| environmental friendly approach for your | | | | shown, for every tonne of new plastic products |
| company can be a good way to move forward. | | | | made, using recycled plastic produces a carbon |
| Stats show that the driving force behind going | | | | dioxide saving of 3.46 tonnes. Per tonnes this |
| green is more personal than professional, with | | | | equates to running 195 average family cars, flying |
| more people considering environmentally-friendly | | | | 502 passengers by jumbo jet and running 63 |
| practices the right thing to do and that personal | | | | households for a year. |
| interest in environmental and social courses in | | | | - Energy-efficient lighting. By using CFL's you will |
| general has increased. | | | | use 25-30& less energy and they last 4-16 |
| This increase in environmentally-friendly practices | | | | times longer. Use LED's as they have a lower |
| has also lead to an increase in Green exhibiting | | | | operating cost and are very durable, lasting up to |
| options. Adopting this green exhibiting is expected | | | | 10 years. |
| to grow rapidly over the next few years. | | | | - Timber. Use recycled wood as it is generally |
| However, there is one main obstacle to | | | | higher quality than new wood and is available in a |
| overcome before this can happen. Currently there | | | | wide range of styles. |
| are very few green options that perform and | | | | - Green giveaways. Choose an item which will |
| cost the same as the more traditional exhibiting | | | | minimise rubbish. Avoid plastic packaging, in fact, |
| options. Highlighting that not only is cost an | | | | avoid plastic all together, unless it is recycled. |
| important factor, but the lack of variety of green | | | | Good examples of giveaways include recycled |
| exhibiting options available. | | | | plastic pens, ceramic mugs or cotton/hemp tote |
| Although the adoption of green exhibiting has | | | | bags. |
| been low so far, fast growing interest will drive | | | | - Eco-friendly bags. It's nearly impossible to attend |
| forward greater use of greener options, providing | | | | a trade show and not gather a loads of literature, |
| that exhibition contractors can overcome the | | | | giveaways, and more. Receiving a bag from an |
| obstacle of price, variety, and awareness. If | | | | exhibitor makes it much easier for attendees to |
| contractors don't get involved they'll miss out! | | | | lug around their haul. A good idea can be to use |
| Top tips for Eco-friendly Exhibiting | | | | eco-friendly bags and to put your company |
| - Use recycled metals. Metal may not seem like | | | | information on this type of bag along with a eco |
| the most eco-friendly material, but by using | | | | friendly logo. This will all reflect well on your |
| recycled or salvaged metal it is good ecological | | | | company. |
| practice. | | | | - Use recycled paper. If you are sending out |
| - Paints. Instead of traditional paints, use Non-VOC | | | | invites to your stand or getting new business |
| paint as it is made from natural minerals and is | | | | cards printed, use recycled paper. Instead of |
| competitively priced. | | | | mailing your contacts, why not email them! |