Waste Management & Recycling: socially responsible event

Our mission is to make Waste Management & Recycling an impactful and socially responsible event for our community. Easyfairs is committed to organising Waste Management & Recycling in an environmentally friendly and socially responsible way by:

  • Reducing our impact on the environment
  • Supporting our community in the transition to a sustainable economy
  • Promoting innovation
  • Embracing diversity and inclusion in all its dimensions
As part of the Easyfairs Group, we are a member of the Net Zero Carbon Events pledge and commit to being climate neutral by 2050 and halving our greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

Our key initiatives:

Energy

The venue takes energy-saving measures, generates sustainable energy through solar panels and implements measures to save water.

Energy

We limit our energy consumption through strict control of lighting, heating and ventilation. The venue and stands are equipped with LED lighting.

Travel & Accomodation

We reduce travel emissions and select our recommended accommodation based on sustainability criteria

Travel & Accomodation

The venue is equipped with charging stations for electric vehicles. The venue offers bicycle parking. We recommend carpooling.

Freight & logistics

Our all-in stand model reduces transport emissions and waste, and we select our suppliers based on sustainability criteria.

Freight & logistics

We apply sustainability criteria in contracts and requests for proposals. We select our suppliers based on sustainable transport criteria.

Production & Waste

We implement a strict waste management and waste reduction plan and limit the use of plastic at our events.

Production & Waste

We sort the waste generated at our events. We use reusable carpet tiles at the event. Our Smart Badge technology results in significant paper savings for our exhibitors.

Food & food waste

We apply sustainable principles for food procurement at our catering points and work to reduce food waste.

Food & food waste

We ask our suppliers to apply portion control at the catering points to reduce waste. Vegetarian and vegan options are available at the catering points.

Social responsibility

We aim to be an inclusive team, embracing diversity with equal opportunities for everyone and placing sustainability at the heart of our event.

Social responsibility

Our knowledge programme includes topics related to sustainability. We offer a platform for start-ups to present their groundbreaking innovations.

Tips for exhibitors

Dear exhibitors: join our green team and take action for the future! If you are exhibiting at Waste Management & Recycling, you play an essential role in helping to create a sustainable event. Below are some practical tips to make your participation more sustainable:

Stand design & waste
Choose a reusable all-in stand model from the organiser, or design your own stand so that it can be used multiple times. Work closely with your stand builder to make your stand as sustainable as possible. Avoid creating a disposable stand for a single event.

Create reusable signage (without dates), made from recyclable materials and, where possible, printed with environmentally friendly ink.

Use LED lighting and other energy-efficient equipment for your stand, and remember to switch everything off at the end of the day.

Try to avoid using carpet and, if you really need it, preferably choose reusable carpet tiles. If you use standard carpet, make sure it is recyclable and that it will actually be recycled.

Whenever possible, choose public transport or carpool with your colleagues.

Choose a hotel within walking distance and/or with environmentally friendly standards.

Consolidate your shipments and preferably use transport and logistics companies with sustainable practices.

Give preference to local suppliers to support the local economy and reduce transport.

Give preference to suppliers with sustainable and responsible principles.

Bring your own reusable water bottle to use at our water fountains and help us reduce the use of single-use plastic.

If you serve food at your stand, preferably choose locally produced and plant-based options and avoid using single-use plastic.

Avoid food waste and only order the amount you need.

Actively participate in the various initiatives and discussions during the event that support the sustainable development of your sector.

Inspire visitors by showcasing the sustainable features of your products.

Visitor tips

Join our green team and take action for the future! We cannot do this alone. Help us make this event more sustainable. To help you take a good step in the right direction, we have prepared the following step-by-step plan for you.

Step 1: travel to the event sustainably!

What can you do before your event visit?

Travel to the event sustainably

  • Come on foot, by bike or by public transport. Do you have to come by car? Carpool with colleagues or friends.
  • Got a spare seat? Offer a lift via our carpool page.
  • Bring your reusable water bottle for on the road and at the event.
  • Bring your reusable water bottle for on the road and at the event.

Step 2: be mindful on the event floor!

You have arrived at the event; what can you pay attention to now?

Mindful on the event floor

  • Use the recycling bins and help keep the event clean.
  • Do not ask for brochures; simply scan information with your Smart Badge instead.
  • Save your notes and information digitally.
  • Consider whether you really need giveaways, especially if they are not sustainable.
  • Share your contact details via digital business cards or apps – convenient and environmentally friendly.



Step 3: stay sustainable after the event!

Have you spent the whole day being consciously sustainable? Try to keep it going.

stay sustainable after the event!

  • Really make use of the materials you took from the event and prevent them from ending up in the bin.
  • Dispose of brochures and flyers properly in the paper recycling bin.
  • Did you see inspiring sustainable initiatives? Share them with your colleagues and network to inspire others as well.