1. Eliminating Single-Use Carpet – We have discontinued single-use carpeting on the expo hall floor, replacing it with recycled or carpeting that will be re-used at another event, to reduce the carbon emissions associated with the event.

2. Reducing Printed Materials – We eliminated a printed event guide in favor of a digital version along with using digital platforms, such as the Smart Event digital resource and mobile app

3. Running Sustainable Exhibitor Contests– We award prizes to exhibitors who recycle, repurpose, and reduce their exhibit material

4. Recycling Printed Signage – As an annual event, we make sure to develop printed materials that can be reused

5. Utilizing Digital Signage – We replaced traditionally printed signage with digital options where possible

6. Surveying Exhibitors and Attendees – We research exhibitor and attendee views on our progress and survey audience travel patterns for participation at DesignCon

1. Encourage less printing and provide more information digitally when it comes to booth literature, fulfilling requests via email and website referrals

2. If you must print, create reusable non-dated signs that can be used year after year

3. Avoid foam core signs and request recyclable material such as cardboard signage

1. Request sustainable options from GES

2. BYOF!- Avoid carpet and bring your own flooring, like puzzle foam flooring that can be reused at all your shows

3. Break down ALL cardboard boxes and put in the correct recycling bin

4. Request additional booth bins for recycling and compost collection

5. Use only compostable or recyclable service ware for samples and give-a-ways

6. Use the stickers provided at the Exhibitor Services desk to mark your materials for recycling or donation

7. Set a goal to leave no trace behind by shipping out all booth properties and packing materials and donating extra giveaways

1. Water Conservation

• Participate in your hotel’s Linen ReUse Program – you can often earn Rewards points for participating
• Take shorter showers to save water and time

2. Waste Reduction

• Use a refillable water bottle and coffee cup at DesignCon
• Take only what you need at food functions
• Download the official mobile app and refer to the digital event guide
• Ask for a recycling bag for your hotel room if one isn’t in place

3. Energy Conservation

• Turn off lights and thermostat when leaving your hotel room

4. Air Quality/CO2 Impact

• Carpool to DesignCon or take public transport to/from the airport and to/from hotel
• Eat vegetarian or vegan at least one meal per day OR make the commitment to eat meat free ALL WEEK

Would you like to work with us on the sustainability of our event? Would you like to share your own story and efforts?

Got an idea? Contact the event team or reach out to Informa’s sustainability team for more information: sustainability@informa.com