Green Exhibiting
Welcome to the world of Green exhibiting. From articles and news to research and educational sessions, EXHIBITOR offers everything you need to create a more eco-friendly exhibit strategy and stay up to speed on the industry's fastest-growing issue.
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An Inconvenient Booth
The Economic Impact of The Green Movement on the Trade Show Industry
Trend Report No. 1
EXHIBITOR magazine has launched a research effort to compile the industry's most comprehensive body of data on Green exhibiting. Based on extensive surveys, it reflects both the corporate user and industry supplier perspectives.
This study benchmarks the dynamics of the Green trend including interest levels, budget commitment, the impact of corporate Green mandates, barriers to adoption, price sensitivity, financial and competitive implications, and perceived availability of environmentally sensitive exhibit and event solutions.
Executive Summary White Paper (PDF, 17 pages, 400KB)
Full Research Report (PDF, 43 pages, 1MB)
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Green Gallery
A collection of some of the industry's best eco-friendly exhibit products and options. Visit here
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Eco-Friendly Ideas
A collection of some of the industry's best eco-friendly ideas.
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As a Matter of Fact
Learn how a retracted stat made its way to the moon and back without anyone questioning it. |
Underlying Message
Teknion takes home a Gold in EXHIBITOR magazine's 22nd annual Exhibit Design Awards for a booth made from sustainable materials. |
Write On
Dell takes home a Special Merit award for an eco-friendly exhibit in EXHIBITOR magazine's 22nd annual Exhibit Design Awards competition. |
HP's Lean, Green Exhibit Machine
To clean up its act for the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show, Hewlett-Packard Co. redesigns its exhibit – and leaves competitors Green with envy. |
Do Green Exhibits Need Certification?
What, exactly, is a Green exhibit – and more importantly, how do you know for sure? EXHIBITOR founder Lee Knight explores the yet-to-be-conquered world of Green exhibit certification. |
Sky-High Design
To fire up media attention, upscale outdoor-grill manufacturer Fuego North America LLC created a booth with lots of atmosphere – literally. |
Going Green
What are some simple first steps I can take to create a more environmentally-friendly exhibit strategy without trying to overhaul corporate policy? |
The Big Green Ball
For both suppliers and exhibitors, confusion surrounding Green exhibiting is understandable – as all new ideas require some mental adjustments. But according to EXHIBITOR founder Lee Knight, the ball is in the suppliers' court. |
Eco-Babble
Test your knowledge of Green terminology with this eco-speak quiz. |
Four Solutions, One Problem: Going Greener
Four companies, from a multinational media giant to a luxury auto brand, prove that creative blends of Green efforts add up to sustainable reductions of their events' environmental impact. |
An Inconvenient Booth
Welcome to the new world of Green exhibiting - and for many of you - the future. |
Skiing Green
Inspired by home-building trends combining modularity with earth-smart materials, Spyder Active Sports Inc. creates a Green booth that saves it a lot of green. |
Getting to Green
Green exhibiting. Whatever your position on the subject, corporate America is Greening up, and you're likely to be affected by it. |
How Green Are Your Giveaways?
From buying organic to recycling everything in sight, the whole world is going Green. But what about your giveaways? |
Consider the Resource
Herman Miller gets a Gold Award in EXHIBITOR magazine's 21st annual Exhibit Design Awards with an eco-friendly exhibit. |
Eco-Friendly Exhibiting
Thirty-five years ago, the first mandatory recycling laws seemed bizarre. Today, they're a part of daily life. Green exhibiting might seem exotic at first, too. But now there's a change of, well, climate in the air. |
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Green News from ENN - The EXHIBITOR News Network
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KerfGreen from Kerfkore Company Qualifies for LEED Credits
7/3/2008 - ENN Company News
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Specialty Coffee Association of America Signs Multi-Year Contract with Freeman
7/3/2008 - ENN Company News
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McRae Imaging Banks on Jeti Aquajet to Build its U.S.-Based Business
7/3/2008 - ENN Company News
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AGME Announces Green Meetings & Events Certification
7/3/2008 - ENN Company News
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Vista System Recognized by SEGD for Employing Green Practices
7/3/2008 - ENN Company News
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Champion Chosen as Official Contractor and Green Partner for National Recycling Coalition Annual Congress & Expo
6/26/2008 - ENN Company News
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Freeman Updates its Green Summary of Enviromental Initiatives
6/26/2008 - ENN Company News
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Hargrove Announces Shift to Recyclable, Biodegradable, Non-Toxic Materials
6/26/2008 - ENN Company News
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Exhibit Resources Named to DiversityBusiness.com Top Small Business List
6/19/2008 - ENN Company News
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City of Bonn Hosts Three Major UN Sustainability Conferences
6/15/2008 - ENN Show News
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Image Graphics Introduces New Line of Eco-Friendly Products
6/12/2008 - ENN Company News
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HCEA Adds Sessions on Green Meetings to 2008 Annual Meeting Program
6/5/2008 - ENN Company News
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Expand Introduces Expand GreenScreen Recyclable Display
5/29/2008 - ENN Company News
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Nomadic Display Reinforces Commitment to Green Practices with New Eco-fi Fabric
5/29/2008 - ENN Industry Press
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Da-Lite Screen Company's Matt DuBois Attains LEED AP Certification
5/22/2008 - ENN People News
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Access TCA and Crawford & Company Partner in Eco-conscious Charitable Initiative
5/22/2008 - ENN Company News
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PosterGarden Announces 'Redeem Green' Initiative
5/22/2008 - ENN Company News
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Freeman Recycles Tons of Steel, Gravel from Three-Story Outdoor Exhibit at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008
5/15/2008 - ENN Company News
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Foamkore from Kerfkore Company Qualifies for LEED Points
5/8/2008 - ENN Company News
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Eco-Bags Products Introduces Reusable Press Releases Printed on Cotton Produce Bags
5/8/2008 - ENN Industry Press
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Melville Unveils New Melville Smartwire Exhibit Electrical System
5/8/2008 - ENN Company News
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KSK Digital Printing Solutions Premieres KSK EcoThreads Environmentally Friendly Graphics
5/8/2008 - ENN Company News
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Go Green Displays Debuts 'Practical Green' Exhibit at the Go Green Expo
5/1/2008 - ENN Company News
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Flogos Introduces Flogo Foam Cloud Advertising
4/17/2008 - ENN Company News
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AKW Media Introduces Environmentally Friendly Banner Stand
4/17/2008 - ENN Company News
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ExpoDisplays Introduces ExpoEarth Initiative
4/17/2008 - ENN Company News
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Trade Show Emporium Announces Green Exhibiting Options and Exhibit Recycling Program
4/10/2008 - ENN Company News
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Green Events Source Designates April as 'Host a Green Event Month'
4/10/2008 - ENN Company News
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Kerfkore Company Introduces New Flexboard Literature
4/10/2008 - ENN Company News
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Neschen Adds Expolinc Poster Profiles, Relaunches Product Lines
4/3/2008 - ENN Company News
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Brumark’s TraxFlex Hardwood Flooring Wins Buyers’ Choice Award at EXHIBITOR2008
4/3/2008 - ENN Show News
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Neschen Americas Introduces New SEAL Eco Mount Recyclable, Environmentally Degradable Mounting Adhesive
3/20/2008 - ENN Industry Press
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Innovation Marks 20-year History of EXHIBITOR Shows
3/11/2008 - ENN EXHIBITOR News
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11 Earn Top Honors at EXHIBITOR2008
3/11/2008 - ENN EXHIBITOR News
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Expand Media to Debut New Portable Flag Stand Design at EXHIBITOR2008
3/7/2008 - ENN Show News
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Additional
Resources
Products/Services:
Green Exhibits and Services
Seminars:
ExhibitorFastTrak Chicago:
Advanced Learning Session: Senior Roundtable: Replenish, Recycle, Reuse... Everyone is “Going Green”
ExhibitorFastTrak Atlanta:
Profile in Excellence: Mohawk Industries: Green Before Green was Mainstream
What EXHIBITOR readers say about Green exhibiting:
"Green issues and our industry's ability to deliver them is certainly a must for the future - we produce so much waste currently - it can only do good for our profession and ourselves."
"The biggest flaw in sustainable design in our industry, in my opinion, is managing expectation. There [are] options, sometimes they are not what the client has in mind. If they were better educated as to the viable options you might start changing hearts and minds in this industry."
"As "green" becomes more prevalent in marketing, it's imperative that our industry set standards that define this term...our industry has huge potential for improvement, particularly in the amount of waste generated at trade shows and events."
"I just read your article on green exhibiting and it piqued my interest in this concept. We are really just starting to think about this, but there are other green initiatives within our company, and this might be a good area to add."
"A lot of exhibiting companies seem to be doing more of a behind the scenes movement towards green by manufacturing lighter weight displays and instituting good green practices within their company, but not offering true green solutions in their exhibit materials. It would be great to have an innovative selection of green display materials..."
"Green is great on paper, but unless its cost, durability and flexibility is comparable or better than the traditional materials, it's harder to justify going green. However, the exhibit industry is one area that can make significant progress with green materials b/c of the flexibility afforded designers, the visual/physical impact exhibits and trade shows have and the huge amount of materials the industry creates and consumes."
"I am personally very aware of the green movement and am committed to doing more in my life to respond to it. However, before receiving the invite for this survey, I am sad to say that I was not even aware of green exhibit options...In fact, none of my suppliers have communicated about green exhibiting to me, but you can be sure that I will now be asking each and every one of them about their green practices. Thanks for doing your part to raise awareness."
"I hope the trend toward "green" will develop into an actual national commitment to developing "green" solutions and not just influence companies to appear to do so because it is trendy and might increase profits..."
"The amount of waste on show floor during install and dismantle is very alarming. I think the green initiative in trade shows needs to include show mangement along with the venue/facilites coordinators."
"...we are not looking to use "green" options as a marketing or PR tool. We simply feel its our moral and ethical obligation to utilize solutions that have the least enviromental impact as possible. That said, business is business, I cannot as the leader of our conferencing and exhibiting programs, sacrifice our cost effectiveness or performance to find "greener" options...But given two products one that is more enviromentally sound than the other and priced relatively similar (+/- 10%) I would choose the "greener" option six days a week and twice on sundays."
"I am also looking for more solutions than just a recyclable booth. I see so much waste at conferences, I would like to find solutions in shipping and logistics..."
"Unfortunately, I do not know all the green options available and haven't seen them promoted enough."
"The first I had heard about the "Green" movement was at Chicago FastTrak."
"I have never had green exhibit products offered to me or discussed at work. I have no idea what's out there in the marketplace."
"The green industry is not well defined in our sector of the exhibition business. I really can't think of one green solution that I have been exposed to."
"Thank you for taking the time to gather this information, I think it will be a very valuable tool to push our company to consider more "green" alternatives."
"We are just starting to look at Exhibiting Green. My knowledge base is limited at this time, however our company is in the initial stages of getting greener itself, therefore all departments will need to do their part."
"Our Company has committed to transform all existing products to Green content by the end of 2008. It is imperative that our exhibits be "green" also for authenticity sake, not to mention the "rightness" of it. If we can, why wouldn't we?"
EXHIBITOR would love to hear your opinions or comments on Green Exhibiting.
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