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Stylish Eco-Friendly Ideas

July 19, 2013
In the cocktail area, the design was more streamlined than last year, with a key installation as the focal point. Crafted by David Stark, the structure in the shape of the number 100 was embedded with old computer chips and circuit boards, which were later recycled.
In the cocktail area, the design was more streamlined than last year, with a key installation as the focal point. Crafted by David Stark, the structure in the shape of the number 100 was embedded with old computer chips and circuit boards, which were later recycled.
Photo: Billy Farrell/BFAnyc.com
Recycle Signage as Gift Bags
Recycle Signage as Gift Bags

Sustainability can carry over from one event to another. Intel created 400 messenger bags from large vinyl banners that had been used at a 2010 conference. The bags became giveaways at future Intel events and some were donated to schools, saving 5,500 square feet of material from landfills. "We do re-purpose other signage. The trick is to not date your material," says Lou Cozzo, Intel's corporate event marketing manager.

Photo: Courtesy of Intel
Get Involved With the Local Community
Get Involved With the Local Community

At its Vision Barcelona conference in November 2012, local children joined Symantec executives to plant a tree just outside the convention facility. The 15-year-old founder of Plant for the Planet spoke during the event's opening ceremony and Symantec pledged $10,000 to plant 10,000 more trees.

Photo: Courtesy of Symantec
Med Shot Bamboo Shots
Photo: Yuri Hasegawa
Teams of triathletes pedaled bike generators provided by Arizona-based ASE Power. The athletes' motion discharged electricity into the event's power grid.
Teams of triathletes pedaled bike generators provided by Arizona-based ASE Power. The athletes' motion discharged electricity into the event's power grid.
Photo: Bob Gundu
A New Take on Recycling Harrison & Shriftman worked with Fête to create a flower-seed-laced invitation for the eco-friendly Smart ForTwo car debut in New York. The envelope gave instructions for planting the card, which naturally decomposes in soil.
A New Take on Recycling Harrison & Shriftman worked with FĂŞte to create a flower-seed-laced invitation for the eco-friendly Smart ForTwo car debut in New York. The envelope gave instructions for planting the card, which naturally decomposes in soil.
Photo: Nick Ferrari for Bizbash
Minimize Shipping
Minimize Shipping

Intel has worked with United Van Lines to reduce the impact of shipping. Two of the trucks used to ship materials for the Intel Developer Forum used hydrogen technology that reduced fuel use and emissions. United also uses a scheduling system that minimizes miles traveled to transport the freight.

Photo: Courtesy of Intel
The Panda Banner Stand from Go Green Displays is a retractable banner stand fabricated with 90 percent plantation-grown bamboo. The easy-to-use retraction system rolls the banner into the base, which can then be packed up in the included padded carrying bag. The $600 price includes printing on cotton fabric with low V.O.C. inks.
The Panda Banner Stand from Go Green Displays is a retractable banner stand fabricated with 90 percent plantation-grown bamboo. The easy-to-use retraction system rolls the banner into the base, which can then be packed up in the included padded carrying bag. The $600 price includes printing on cotton fabric with low V.O.C. inks.
Photo: Courtesy of the Panda Banner Stand
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza
At the Chicago music festival in August, event-goers were encouraged to reuse water bottles. At CamelBak Filling Stations, guests could refill their bottles with free filtered water, which came in handy on the 90-plus-degree days. The event also had composting bins on the grounds, and offered perks for guests who helped pick up trash.
Photo: Barry Brecheisen for BizBash
Redirect Waste
Redirect Waste

McDonald's was the first vendor in the history of the Orange County Convention Center to divert exhibit floor food waste from landfills and contribute it to a soil-enriching compost program for local farmers.

Photo: Tom Rostowski
MC2's EcoFlex Exhibit Program consists of recyclable open frames made from 65 percent recycled aluminum. The interlocking panels weigh 15 percent less than traditional panels, but are strong enough to build double-decker configurations. The graphics and accessories can be customized. The program includes exhibit components, graphics, shipping, and on-site services. A recent Global Aerospace exhibit (pictured) mixed EcoFlex products with custom and rental properties.
MC2's EcoFlex Exhibit Program consists of recyclable open frames made from 65 percent recycled aluminum. The interlocking panels weigh 15 percent less than traditional panels, but are strong enough to build double-decker configurations. The graphics and accessories can be customized. The program includes exhibit components, graphics, shipping, and on-site services. A recent Global Aerospace exhibit (pictured) mixed EcoFlex products with custom and rental properties.
Photo: Jim Miller
Pitchfork Music Festival
Pitchfork Music Festival
In July, Chicago's Pitchfork Music Festival had a bike parking lot that was double the size of the 2011 lot. The festival also had a ride-sharing app that connected concertgoers interested in carpooling to the event.
Photo: Jenny Berg/BizBash
Rethink Flooring
Rethink Flooring

Symantec reduced the amount of carpet used at Vision Barcelona by 52 percent by covering the trade show floor with reusable, rented carpet tiles; traditional carpeting was only used in the walk ways of the plenary room.

Photo: Courtesy of Symantec
Fill-your-own-gift-bag stations at the after-party included environmentally conscious products.
Fill-your-own-gift-bag stations at the after-party included environmentally conscious products.
Photo: Line 8 Photography
Make Recycling Bins Visible
Make Recycling Bins Visible

At its Vision Barcelona conference in November, Symantec diverted 55 percent of the waste away from landfills. "Visible, colored bins really stand out when you see them all around the venue, and they help our attendees recycle correctly," says Claudia van't Hullenaar, principal specialist for Symantec global event marketing.

Photo: Courtesy of Symantec
Lauren Tomasich, a local athlete, helped power the event by running in a giant hamster wheel.
Lauren Tomasich, a local athlete, helped power the event by running in a giant hamster wheel.
Photo: Bob Gundu
Use Old—and New—Technology
Use Old—and New—Technology

To cut down on e-waste, Symantec stocked the conference's Internet Café with older computers from its corporate office that had been phased out of use. Organizers also eliminated handouts in all labs and training classes (which in the past had amounted to 22,000 sheets of paper) and instead gave participants Kindles and iPads to use.

Photo: Courtesy of Symantec
Creative Edge supplied the menu for the event, bringing in an array of cheeses from local farms. The caterer also set up a carving station with locally sourced meat and fish.
Creative Edge supplied the menu for the event, bringing in an array of cheeses from local farms. The caterer also set up a carving station with locally sourced meat and fish.
Photo: Billy Farrell/BFAnyc.com
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Photo: Courtesy of Global Inheritance
Donate Booth Materials
Donate Booth Materials

After the McDonald's Worldwide Convention in Orlando, Freeman disassembled the "Marketplace" exhibit and donated it to a local fairground, transporting it in three tractor trailers. Parts of the remaining 16 booths were also donated to other groups.

Photo: Courtesy of Freeman
O-Power set up a biking station to generate energy that would help offset the event's carbon footprint.
O-Power set up a biking station to generate energy that would help offset the event's carbon footprint.
Photo: BizBash
Eco-Friendly Water Stations
Eco-Friendly Water Stations
TEDActive guests scooped up logo water bottles upon their arrival (or any time throughout the conference) that served as giveaways, as well as a way to stay hydrated without the use of disposable plastic bottles. Hydration stations let guests fill up easily and as often as they liked.
Photo: Marla Aufmuth
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