Greening your Exhibit
To support the environmental goals of the 2009 World Conference on Sport and the Environment, exhibitors should have displays and marketing materials that are eco- and environmentally friendly. Also, please consider the accessibility of your exhibit: use large print sizes on display materials, low level counters or entry space to greet persons in a wheelchair and minimize any intrusions into the walkway areas.
Booth Designs
- Choose a re-usable design (aesthetically long-lasting, no dates or event-specific information)
- Choose recycled or organic materials (recycled plastics, organic fabrics and dyes)
- Choose a design that does not use PVC or synthetics
- Choose ENERGY STAR certified light fixtures and other appliances
- Install LED or CFL bulbs in light fixtures
- Choose ENERGY STAR certified A/V equipment
- Uses rechargeable batteries
Informative Materials
- Use electronic informative materials instead of printed—download files to USB keys or make files available on your website
- Utilize lead retrieval systems instead of collecting printed cards
- If you must print, choose vegetable or soy-based ink and print double-sided on chlorine-free 100% post-consumer recycled paper
- Design brochures, hand-outs and collateral that can be re-used (no dates or event specific information)
Promotional Items
- Choose non-toxic and recycled/able materials
- Choose reusable and long-lasting items (stainless steel water bottles, 1,000 hour LED flashlights)
- Choose items with minimal packaging or no packaging at all
- Choose items that encourage sustainable behaviour (reusable shopping bags, refillable pens)
Transportation
- Transport essential materials only
- Consider sourcing materials locally rather than shipping
- Ship in bulk to reduce the number of deliveries and amount of packaging
- Avoid pallet-wraps and other non-essential packaging
- Favour transportation carriers that have sustainable practices
Booth Tear-Down
- Reuse as much of your exhibit as possible
- Reuse print materials
- Donate unwanted promotional items to your own local charities and NGOs
- Recycle everything possible (packaging, displays, electronic waste)
The International ENERGY STAR® Symbol
The international ENERGY STAR symbol is a simple way for consumers to identify products that are among the most energy-efficient on the market. Only manufacturers and retailers whose products meet the ENERGY STAR criteria can label their products with this symbol. Exhibitors and conference delegates wishing to learn more about the ENERGY STAR-labeled products, please click here.