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We’ve just heard that according to the EPA (a government agency), trade shows are the #2 producer of waste (behind construction). Who would have thought? Accordingly, CSI etc. has discovered an opportunity to make trade shows greener and they are eager to help lead the way to sustainability.
First, CSI is promoting its “Make your Trade Show GREEN” program. For every booth that is contracted with CSI etc. to set up a company’s trade show, CSI etc. will plant one tree in the company’s name through the National Forest Foundation’s tree- planting. For example, if a company signs a contract for 500 booths, CSI, etc will plant 500 trees in that company’s name.
The second way CSI etc. has gone green is by being paperless! CSI etc. has eliminated paper. “Service Kits”, proposals, contracts, and confirmation orders are now online.
The third way CSI practices going “green” is at their offices, warehouses and most importantly educating and encouraging their employees to carry on these practices at home. Some of these practices include: paperless record keeping, recycling, powering down and unplugging computers and other electronics when not in use, reducing air conditioning use during off hours, practicing proper partitioning of air flow whenever practical and reusing materials to reduce waste.
Lastly, CSI offers a greener trade show by offering rentals that are reusable and greener, suggesting trade show promotions that emphasize items that are lighter to ship or that can be purchased locally, trade show signage that is practical, reusable and has greater impact and a box recycle and reuse program for exhibitors.
For more information on these efforts, visit www.meetcsi.com.
Wow… this is exciting… I never thought I’d see the day… but… hey, here we are.
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Why are we so passionate about trade shows? Does anyone have a definitive answer? I’d love to know.
-Patti
Thanks Jeff. It’s great to have a designation that really explains what we are – fans, believers, supporters, boosters, and enthusiasts of our industry. It’s easy to explain to clients, friends, colleagues, and instantly understood ;^)
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Riverview Systems Group
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Very nicely done… good luck and keep the fly on the pole!
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Congrats, Ben. It's been a while since we did the AYFS gig but as usual, you pulled it together and made it happen. You certainly deserve the top honors… Bus
You had me at "Back to School."
Can't wait to add TSE to my resume….no explanation of course! I 'll get calls just to know what it is!
Thanks, Bernadette… I assume you meant CTE… Certified Tradeshow Enthusiast… We'll look forward to it…
I like your program, but complicated for old guys like me to communicate
keep up the good work.
Way to go – love when the efforts pay off
Thanks… we love it, too
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