Going Green at Conferences

Sokolis values the importance of meetings and conferences. In this ever changing environment, we realize our habits need to change. Like many other top organizations, Sokolis is looking at ways to go “Green” in order to help reduce our ecological footprint. Conference Services has created this guide in the hopes of bringing awareness to our clients and to help make this world a better place for future generations.

Informative Materials

• Use electronic informative materials instead of printed. Download files to USB keys or make files available on your website
• If you must print, choose vegetable or soy-based ink and print double-sided on consumer recycled paper
• Design brochures, hand-outs and collateral that can be re-used (no dates or event specific information)

Promotional Items

• Choose non-toxic and recyclable materials
• Choose food or drink samples
• Choose reusable and long-lasting items (stainless steel water bottles, 1,000 hour LED flashlights)
• Choose items with minimal packaging or no packaging at all
• Choose items that encourage sustainable behavior (reusable shopping bags, refillable pens)

Booth Designs

• Choose a re-usable design (aesthetically long-lasting, no dates or event-specific information)
• Choose recycled or organic materials (recycled plastics, organic fabrics and dyes)
• Choose ENERGY STAR certified light fixtures and other appliances
• Install LED or CFL bulbs in light fixtures
• Uses rechargeable batteries

Transportation

• Transport essential materials only
• Consider sourcing materials locally rather than shipping
• Ship in bulk to reduce the number of deliveries and amount of packaging
• Avoid pallet-wraps and other non-essential packaging
• Favor transportation carriers that have green practices

Booth Tear-Down

• Reuse as much of your exhibit as possible
• Reuse print materials
• Donate unwanted promotional items to your own local charities.
• Recycle everything possible (packaging, displays, electronic waste)