Purchase less waste Purchase products with no packaging, less packaging, or reusable packaging. Look for products in concentrate or bulk form. Request that deliveries be shipped in returnable containers. Prior to recycling or disposing, check to see if anyone can reuse packaging materials. For example, cardboard and polystyrene may be used for art projects.
Exhibits Ask exhibitors to reduce paper and packaging.
Use reusable, recycled and recyclable materials in exhibits. Print handouts on recycled and recyclable paper. Promote the use of reusable handouts. Recommend that participants pick up only what they need from exhibitors. Encourage exhibitors to reduce giveaways or only to give away items which are long lasting, useful, and made with recycled content.