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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 Eco-Friendly Ideas
A collection of some clever eco-friendly exhibiting tips and ideas.
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Research Report PDF Downloads
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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 Exhibiting
I want to go Green with my exhibiting program, but I'm not sure where to start. Are there some general guidelines for Greening your exhibit? |
The Power of the Pocketbook
Going Green doesn't have to be your top priority, but the eco-friendly elephant in the room should likely have a seat at the table. |
Green Gallery
A sampling of eco-friendly Green products and services for flooring, lighting, graphics, giveaways and more. |
As a Matter of Fact
Learn how a retracted stat made its way to the moon and back without anyone questioning it. |
Write On
Dell takes home a Special Merit award for an eco-friendly exhibit in EXHIBITOR magazine's 22nd annual Exhibit Design Awards competition. |
Underlying Message
Teknion takes home a Gold in EXHIBITOR magazine's 22nd annual Exhibit Design Awards for a booth made from sustainable materials. |
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. |
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. |
Going Green
What are some simple steps I can take to create a more environmentally-friendly exhibit strategy without trying to overhaul corporate policy? |
Eco-Babble
Test your knowledge of Green terminology with this eco-speak quiz. |
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. |
Consider the Resource
Herman Miller gets a Gold Award in EXHIBITOR magazine's 21st annual Exhibit Design Awards with an eco-friendly exhibit. |
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MeetGreen Releases MeetGreen Calculator to Assess Event Management Practices
8/12/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News, Event News
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ignition, Inc. Names Daniel Homrich Brand Director of Sustainability Marketing
8/5/2010 - ENN Company News, People News, Green News
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MeetGreen Appointed Official Sustainability Consultants to IMEX America
7/22/2010 - ENN Company News, Show News, Green News
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EA Logistics Recognized by Inbound Logistics Magazine for Green Initiatives
7/15/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News
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Bowman Design Group Honored with Star of Energy Efficiency Award
6/24/2010 - ENN Company News, People News, Green News
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AmpliVox Introduces New Line of Green PA Systems and Podiums
6/3/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News, Industry Press
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Viridistor Announces Green Box Solution for Reducing Cost, Environmental Impact of Paper-Based Literature at Trade Shows
6/3/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News, Industry Press
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MC˛ Launches Whitepaper Series Part One 'Meeting Green: How to Save Money and the Environment'
5/27/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News, Event News, Industry Press
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U.S. House of Representatives Partners with Atlantic Exhibits to Promote Sustainability
4/15/2010 - ENN Company News, Show News, Green News
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BIG INK Display Graphics Receives SGIA Sustainability Award
4/5/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News
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Tourism Calgary to Join Meetings & Conventions Calgary Marketing Partnership
3/20/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News
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EA Logistics Recognized by Environmental Defense Fund for Sustainability Program
3/17/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News
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Nimlok Achieves ISO14001:2004, 'Green Certification'
3/15/2010 - ENN Company News, Show News, Green News, Exhibitor Show News
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Orbus Exhibit and Display Group Achieves ISO Standard Green Certification
3/9/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News
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Tom Bowman to Present Carbon Emission Study Results at EXHIBITOR2010
3/4/2010 - ENN Company News, People News, Green News, Exhibitor Show News
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Moss Introduces Eco Blend Poly Duck Line of Environmentally Friendly Fabrics
3/4/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News, Industry Press
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Energy-saving ETC Selador LEDs Take the Stage at Copenhagen Climate Change Summit
2/25/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News, Event News
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ExpoDisplays Launches the 'Redeem for Green' Recycle Program
2/11/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News, Industry Press
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EXHIBITOR2010 To Feature New Sessions On Green Exhibiting
2/11/2010 - ENN Green News, EXHIBITOR News
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Future Leaders of the International Meetings Industry to Gather in Denver
2/4/2010 - ENN Company News, Green News, Event News
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Boothster Unveils Eco-Friendly Exhibit for U.S. Forest Delegation in Buenos Aires
2/4/2010 - ENN Company News, Show News, Green News
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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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