About IIDEX/NeoCon
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is Canada's largest exposition and conference for the design, construction and management of the built environment. IIDEX/NeoCon Canada's mandate is to serve the interests of interior design, architectural, facility management, real estate development and business communities through an annual tradeshow and conference that takes place at the Direct Energy Centre in Toronto. Now in its 26th year, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is owned by the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) and produced and managed by Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc. (MMPI). MMPI manages or owns more than 300 events in North America including NeoCon World's Trade Fair in Chicago.
The Greening of IIDEX/NeoCon Canada
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada has launched a three year initiative to make the show more sustainable by using green suppliers and contractors to create Canada's first GREEN trade show. Initiatives include: printing all promotional materials on FSC certified 100% post consumer recycled paper, creating a carbon neutral show and collaborating with the Direct Energy Centre to reduce the environmental footprint of the show.
IIDEX/NeoCon Canada Sustainable Mission Statement
As Canada's largest exposition and conference for the design, construction and management of the built environment, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada has a responsibility to provide our community with a platform to access the latest sustainable products, services and educational offerings. It is our mandate and goal to collaborate with existing and new environmental stakeholders to create the most comprehensive tradeshow and conference on sustainability and the built environment in North America. As an industry leader in the exposition and conference sector, we recognize and accept our responsibility to provide leadership in environmental education and the advancement of market transformation.
Green Building Festival and IIDEX 2009: Powered by Bullfrog Power
In partnership with Bullfrog Power, the Green Building Festival and IIDEX purchased
73.805 MWh of clean, renewable electricity. Bullfrog Power will ensure that 73.805 MWh of EcoLogo-certified green power is injected onto the Ontario grid and the associated
Green Power Certificates retired on behalf of Green Building Festival & IIDEX/NeoCon Canada.
You can also make a difference on your way to, during and on your way home from IIDEX/NeoCon Canada 2009. We want to assist all of our attendees and exhibitors so they can reduce their environmental impact during the show. Here are some suggestions:
Travel
On-Site at IIDEX
- Recycle your materials in appropriate bins
- The Direct Energy Centre employs waste diversion program that includes recycling of all paper materials, glass, plastic and metal.
At your Hotel
- Recycle your materials
- Re-use your towels
- Turn off your heat or air conditioning, TV, Lights and Radio when you leave the room
PrintGREEN Program
In collaboration with Spicers Paper and Somerset Printing, IIDEX/NeoCon Canada is pleased to continue our highly successful PrintGREEN program. Launched in 2006, the PrintGREEN now includes the entire IIDEX/NeoCon Canada promotional material program - letterhead, business cards, postcards and brochure will be printed on Canadian made Rolland Enviro-100 paper. This paper is manufactured from 100% post-consumer waste fiber; is Process Chlorine Free (PCF) and uses Biogas Energy in its production (an alternative "green energy" source produced from decomposing waste collected from landfill sites) to reduce greenhouse emissions and the depletion of the ozone layer. Rolland Enviro -100 saves the harvesting of mature trees; reduces solid waste that would have been dumped into landfill sites; uses 80% less water than conventional paper manufacturing and helps to reduce air and water pollution. We appreciate the support of Spicers Paper in developing this innovative program.
GREEN Scene at the Direct Energy Centre
Direct Energy Centre has undertaken a comprehensive sustainability program which includes taking a leadership role in the use of energy-efficient technologies and the technical and financial strategies used to develop site sustainability. In addition, Direct Energy Centre is incorporating new opportunities to improve sustainability of the site through initiatives in energy supply and use, solid waste management, building system improvement, transportation improvements and greening initiatives. To learn about the current sustainability initiatives undertaken at the Direct Energy Centre and Exhibition Place, please visit: www.explace.on.ca
GREEN Decorator
GES CANADA is proud to be a new partner with MMPI Canada. We are committed to constantly sourcing the latest innovations in green products available for use as they relate to the trade show industry.
Being in the rental business, the majority of our equipment is shipped in and out of show site for future reuse. The cleaning products we use to prepare and maintain our inventory are specifically chosen to be environmentally friendly.
In terms of our graphics, signs and banners, our sustainable initiatives include the reclamation and reuse of graphics substrates that are not recyclable and the use of other substrates such as Bioboard which is made of 65% post consumer recycled material. GES CANADA also uses Biobanner which will oxo-biodegrade in landfill in as little as 9 months, leaving no harmful toxic residue. In addition we produce bamboo banner stands which use eco-intelligent polyester and water based inks.
For more information on GES CANADA, please visit http://www.gesexpo.ca..
GREEN Catering
Centerplate catering, the exclusive caterer for the Direct Energy Centre was an early adopter to the benefits of going "GREEN". Their sustainable initiatives include:
- The replacement of all plastic food containers with 100% compostable PLA (polylactic acid) alternatives.
- Centerplate is also developing relationships with local farmers to bring in locally grown foods.
- Recycling of all bottles and cans from concession stands, restaurants & catered events.
- Recycling of all bottles and cans from all kitchen and other production areas.
- Recycling of all cardboard from kitchen and other food production areas.
- Left over food product is sent to Toronto area food banks and feeding centre.
- Recycling of all food waste not suitable for food banks to Turtle Island Recycle Centre.
- Recycle all used oils, batched and sent to oil recycling facilities.
- Food Services to use only paper products and are free from using any foam products.
- All office paper products recycled and/or reused.
- Use of recycled materials where possible. Hand towels in kitchen and concessions.
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