Exhibitor Sustainability Pledge

Use either LED or compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs).

All displays, monitors and booth lighting will be powered down each night after show/setup hours. If equipment cannot be shut down, it will be put into sleep mode during non-expo hours.

Walk, take the IAAPA shuttle bus, or rideshare with your company employees to and from the facility during the Expo.

• Submit show orders electronically instead of printing order forms. Use the online Exhibitor Services Guide.  
• Flooring is reusable and has either been used at previous events or will be used at future events.
• Display elements are reused from past events or will be reused at future events.
• Display elements contain a minimum 30% recycled content.
• Display elements include aluminum components, which are durable, lightweight and pack in less space.
• Use low volatile organic compound (VOC) and environmentally preferable carpet.
• Use low-VOC paints and coatings.
• Buy local: Use local suppliers for required building materials.
• Graphics are reusable and either used at previous events or will be used at future events.
• Graphics and signage are produced on 100% recyclable substrate.
• Graphics and signage contain a minimum of 30% recycled material.
• Graphics are printed on fabric material made of at least 30% recycled content.

• Shipments are consolidated into a single shipment.
• Avoid polystyrene used in booth shipment (i.e., packing peanuts, Styrofoam, #6 or foam plastic).
• Choose biodegradable packing materials.
• Use recyclable packaging.
• Padding materials and exhibit crates are reused for shipping during move-out.

• Waste accumulated is properly disposed of in the appropriate waste containers and use the buildings recyclable waste bins for paper, aluminum, plastic, and glass. 
• Use cleaning products that are environmentally friendly.
• Participate in the exhibit donation program with Give Kids the World by providing materials that are eligible for donation such as plush, games, giveaways, t-shirts, rides, supplies and more. 
• Recycle badges and lanyards at the conclusion in the bins located near the building entrances.

• Reduce literature and the number of giveaways shipped by 10% compared to previous shows.
• Giveaways are made of recycled, responsibly grown natural fiber, non-toxic and biodegradable materials.
• Electronic giveaways – Create smart and trendy giveaways, like a USB storage drive with your content already loaded.
• Use 100% recyclable or 50% post-consumer recycled content paper for all printed materials.
• Post QR codes in the booth that lead to marketing materials rather than handing out physical copies. 
• Use the lead retrieval system to capture show leads instead of collecting business cards.

• Order seasonal and local produce to help reduce your carbon footprint.
• Food and beverage served within the booth will use reusable china service or compostable and recyclable service ware.
• Host a water cooler within the booth.
• Recycle plastic water bottles in booth.