Moving awayfrom disposable
stands together

Information Classification: GeneralWhat isBetter Stands?
Through our commitment to the evolution of the events
industry, we aim to ensure we are delivering the best
possible experience for our customers.
The Better Stands programme aims to unite andencourage exhibitors, along with their appointed
contractors, to move away from disposable, single-use
stands at events, in favour of reusable structures.

Through our commitment
to the evolution of the events
industry, we aim to ensure
we are delivering the best
possible experience forour customers.

A disposable stand (booth) is a space only (raw space)build that is used only once at a single event. They are
typically constructed from raw materials onsite which
are then demolished post show and sent to either
landfill or burnt for energy.
By moving away from the use of disposable stands
we will improve the ease, safety and sustainabilityof the exhibitor experience at events.
We would like you to join us moving towards thebetter future of events.

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Information Classification: GeneralWhat isthe plan?
We are encouraging all exhibitors and their
appointed contractors to join us by notbuilding disposable stands.
The Better Stands programme has been
divided into three key stages – Bronze, Silverand Gold. This helps facilitate a gradualtransition from disposable to reusable
stands for all exhibitors.
In some regions the majority of stands are
already built in this way and through Better
Stands we aim to help guide the rest of
the world who do not yet benefit from thisconstruction process.
Going forward Better Stands will become
part of stand build regulations. Compliancewill be monitored throughout the event
cycle from stand plan submission throughto on-site review and verification.

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Why remove
disposable stands?
Disposable stands are used only once and create
considerable environmental, health and safety issues
on site.
They generate substantial amounts of waste andemploy higher risk construction practices. In someregions disposable stands can make up more than
80% of the event’s total waste.
There is a need for stands constructed safely which canbe reused in the future, ensuring safer, smoother builds
and importantly contributing to a significant reductionin the waste generated at each and every event.
Betterquality

Promotessustainability

FasterbuildLess
waste

Exhibitors should liaise with their contractors whenagreeing the design and build of a stand to ensure it will
be reusable either by themselves or by the contractors.
An Exhibitors Procurement Guide is available to support
your contractor selection process.

How will this benefit
exhibitors?
• Ensures a smoother, more predictable, and stress-

free build and breakdown experience.

• Reduces the likelihood of contractors requiring

early access or late working and their subsequentcosts.
• Promotes brands in positive light byhighlighting sustainable qualities.

• Reduces the costs of design andconstruction of your stand.

• Lowers your waste bill and otherunpredicted costs.

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How to define a
Better Stand?
We classify all stands into 4 categories –Disposable, Bronze, Silver or Gold –depending on the particular elementsthat are reused or recycled.
All elements of a particular categorymust be shown to be reused or recycled
to achieve that classification. If a standdoes not meet all the elements in theBronze level then it is classed asdisposable.

Reused or
recycled

ReusedCategory

Items

1Standstructure andwalls

Structure or framework of the stand, walls, panels formeeting rooms, backdrop

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Platform or
raised flooring

Structure of flooring (excluding surface covering, e.g.
carpet)3

Furniture andequipment

Showcases, counters, chairs, tables, sofa, coffee table,
flyer stand, LED walls, TV, AV equipment etc.

4Lighting5

Fascia andoverhead signage

Overhead signage or branding, fascia, company logo on
top of the stand structure

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Rigged structure

Any rigged structure including lighting gantries, truss orother structural elements

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Ceiling

Any form of ceiling e.g. fabric ceilings, solid ceilings forlighting or stand support

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Display facilities

built-in or detachable product display cabinets,
lightboxes, shelves, etc.

9Floor covering

10Graphics anddecorative items

Information Classification: GeneralAll kinds of lighting in the stand and within showcases

Carpet, floor tiles, HDF coverings, lino etc.
Any sticker, fabric, paperboard, foamboard, poster, floorstanding graphics, plants and flowers, models andornaments and any other decorative items etc.

Fully disposable

Sustainability doesn’tmean a limitation in style Better Stands can be built
to perfectly reflect yourbrand and suit your stand’srequirements.

What does aBetter Stand look like?
As long as each element is reused and not
single-use disposable then a Better Standwill look the same or likely better than what
you currently have. It can be designed andbuilt to suit your individual needs – the only
limit is your stand designers’ imagination.

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How to find out more
For more information or guidance pleaseemail to your Sales Representative or Operations Department

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