IAAPA Environmental Commitment

REDUCE · REUSE · RECYCLE

Reduce the amount of waste produced by the expo and dispose of it in an environmentally-responsible manner.
Reduce energy and water consumption.
Inform and promote environmentally-responsible practices among exhibitors and attendees.
Partner with environmentally-responsible vendors such as Las Vegas Convention Center, Freeman, and Aramark.

Special thanks to all exhibitors and attendees who Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle at the expo!

(An IAAPA-sized show produces about 100 tons of waste and generates about 6,500 tons of carbon dioxide).

IAAPA

Paperless education sessions.
Recycled paper for marketing campaign, less pieces per company and creation of an electronic brochure.
Exhibitor Services Guide – bound copies only upon request, no CD-Rom will be produced, green options will be offered.
IAAPA recycled/organic/biodegradable tote bag for sale and for Kickoff Event.
Reuse badge holders.
Reduce paper consumption at registration, press room, and IAAPA Central.
Promote recycling and waste reduction practices among exhibitors.
Provide recycling bins to exhibitors during tear-down.
Educate and encourage exhibitors and attendees to reduce, reuse, and recycle at the show.
Provide green education session(s) during the conference.

LAS VEGAS CONVENTION CENTER

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is a member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WasteWise Program, in which one of the objectives includes diverting recyclable materials from landfills along with various other sustainable practices. LVCVA currently averages a 50% recycle rate for all their shows. For a show our size, the LVCVA would recycle approximately: 10 tons of cardboard, 8 tons of carpet padding, 6 tons of plastic, 2.5 tons of mixed paper, 2 tons of various metals, and 1 ton of wood.

LVCVA greening and conservation efforts also include:

Environmentally-friendly products have replaced 11,000 gallons of chemicals
Paper towels, toilet paper, and other paper products contain recycled materials
90% of LVCVA vehicle fleet is powered by propane or battery
Office paper recycling program is in place
Exhibit hall and meeting room materials are recycled during all phases of show activity
Recycling of engine oil, antifreeze, paint thinner, tires, and various metals as well as recapturing Freon from air conditioning units
Power Monitoring System tracks electrical power usage to identify areas for improved efficiency
Water conservation devices have been installed on toilets and faucets