Sustainability

Sustainability

At Plastimagen, we commit to integrate sustainability in all our daily actions and strategies.

To accomplish this objective, we have implemented the program Faster Forward, focused on 3 paramount pillars: (Faster to Zero, Sustainability Inside and Impact Multiplier) with a variety of activities that cover our commercial operations, brands, products and our impact on the community.

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With the aim of evaluating the sustainable practices of exhibiting companies, Plastimagen is implementing the Better Stands program, which will recognize the brands that best implement sustainable actions.

REUSABLE BOOTHS

Would you like to contribute in a more sustainable way at Plastimagen? Discover our catalog of reusable stands that stand out for their positive impact: 80% material reuse, 87% reduction in CO₂ emissions, eco-friendly carpeting, easy assembly and disassembly, reduced costs, and carbon footprint compensation.

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OUR PILLARS

Link between Plastimagen and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

Plastimagen, is committed to contributing to the attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. To achieve it, we have set in motion a series of initiatives to act in a coherent manner in the following fronts:

Equal participation of women in the industry

Increased job opportunities in the industry

Content related to sustainable infrastructure processes in industry

Accessibility to vulnerable people and minorities

Action in recycling, separation of generated waste

Responsible choice of furniture and reuse of materials

HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE SUSTAINABILITY OF THE EVENT

  • When speaking with the exhibiting companies, do not forget to ask for the sustainability credentials of their products and company processes.
  • Instead of throwing your badge at the end of the event, place it in the recycling bins.
  • Consider to organize your transport to the event by sharing a vehicle with other team mates or by using the public transport to reduce the carbon footprint.
  • Avoid the use of disposable products.
  • Leverage the opportunities of residues recycling available on site.
  • Only accept the gifts and brochures that you really need or that you plan to use.
  • Participate in the initiatives and conversations scheduled during the event to facilitate and inspire the sustainable development within the industry.

  • Make sure that your booth is designed to be reused in future events and that it can be easily dismantled and recycled.
  • Try to consolidate your shipments and choose logistic companies with good sustainability credentials to reduce the carbon footprint.
  • Choose digital brochures and acquire recycled and certified materials to reduce the environmental impact.
  • Use low consumption LED ligithing and turn off your equipments by the end of the day to save energy.
  • Consider the amount and environmental credentials of the promotional gifts you purchase, as well as their long-term utility.
  • Support the sustainability of the region by using local suppliers and products from the area.
  • Participate in initiatives and conversations in regards to sustainable development in the industry during the event.
  • Promote the sustainability credentials of your company and products to inspire the sustainable development in your sector.
  • Make sure that you and your contractor meet the health, safety and protection requirements.

  • Separate and clasify the organic and residual waste to facilitate their recycling.
  • Reduce the use of plastic products and choose sustainable alternatives.
  • Purchase bulk products and choose local options whenever possible.
  • Choose organic products and those that have the recycling symbol in the package.
  • Keep and save water whenever possible.
  • Remember that each action counts, no matter how small it might be, and that doing something is better than doing nothing at all.