Summary of WasteExpo’s 2010 Green initiatives |
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Utilization of Paperless Technology:
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Exhibitor Manual on CD-rom with hard copies available for those who really want them
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Greater utilization of the WasteExpo website to post important communications, documents, etc
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Sending electronic surveys rather than paper-based research to garner customer feedback
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Development of marketing communications, onsite signage, etc via online technology
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Greater utilization of online floorplans rather than paper-based
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GES working towards more online ordering functionality
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Greater reliance on email marketing, online registration, email exhibitor communication bulletins, etc – thereby cutting down on printed materials and waste
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Providing exhibitors with PDFs of VIP passes for distribution to customers/prospects
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Urge Convention Centers and Hotels to provide for recycling bins as well as trash bins
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Develop relationships with vendor companies who share our same environmental commitment
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WasteExpo will support Convention Center and hotel efforts to conserve energy, water, etc
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WasteExpo will re-purpose as many signs, banners, etc from year to year
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GES initiatives: |
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Recycling programs – paper, cardboard, aluminum, wood, plastic, plexi-glass, ink cartridges
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Use of natural gas to power indoor vehicles – forklifts, boomlifts, etc
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Use Energy Star approved T8 lighting in entrance units, light boxes, registration counters, booth displays
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Biodegradable trash can liners and wastebaskets made from 100% recycled materials
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Use water-based inks in all ID signs printers
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Recycle signage substrates using it for packing and shipping materials
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Vinyl table covers for 4’, 6’ and 8’ tables – the vinyl is 100% recyclable as is the corrugated packaging they come in
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Use wood-based “Fribrex” product for panel inserts
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Table risers made from 100% recycled materials
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Cleaning supplies – biodegradable and non-toxic (including mobile wash)
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Carpet programs –
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Aisle carpet will be cleaned and re-used until it shows wear
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When can no longer be re-used, re-cycled for other uses i.e. covering dollies, lining crates and manufactured into flooring by 3rd parties
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Echo aisle carpet that is 100% recyclable and made from 25% post industrial recycled content
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Carpet padding – uses padding made from 100% recycling synthetic fibers; used from show to show and then recycled
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