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Sustainability Lifecycle:

Planning a “Second Life” for Event Materials


Presented at: IMEX Sustainability Hub (Powered by GMIC)—Oct. 14,

2014

Presented by: Jeff Chase, vice president of sustainability, Freeman


Learning Objectives

• Learn why understanding a product’s lifecycle is an important part of

sustainability.

• Identify questions to ask suppliers, vendors, and venues beyond basic

recycling.

• Determine the benefits and costs of donation programs that provide a “second

life” for discarded materials.


What Is the Sustainability Lifecycle?

Consider the 5Rs: Rethink, Reduce,

Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle


High-Quality Corrugated Cardboard


Cardboard Stage Props


Wood PalletsWood Pallets


Wood Pallet Table


Wood Pallet Wall


Wood Pallet Stage


Vinyl Banners, Drapes, and Table Covers


Carpet and Padding


Visqueen


Side Building Magnets


Purchasing Power


Donation Programs


What You Can Do


Tracking Progress


Open Forum: Q&A


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Sustainability Lifecycle:

Planning a “Second Life” for Event Materials

Jeff Chase | Freeman | Vice President of Sustainability

[email protected]