How do we make trade shows less wasteful? Part of the answer is to involve exhibitors in smart booth design. Honeycomb Strategies is one of four qualified firms in North America to conduct Better Stands audits and confer its rating system. As we help events, contractors, and exhibitors build better booths, we want to share what Better Stands is, what its process is, and how it can help the events industry towards less waste and more circularity.

It’s easy to hand out stress balls, keychains and other cheap-to-produce swag to start a conversation. But - at what cost to the environment? And does that fidget spinner really provide the memorable impact you want it to? Let’s explore what it takes to make a disposable tchotchke and discuss the values of an alternative.

When it comes to sustainable innovations, one thing that sets apart Greenbuild International Conference and Expo is its sophisticated exhibitor engagement programs. In 2023, Greenbuild and show partner U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) launched a new education module to advance exhibitor engagement further.

As event and venue sustainability specialists, we see all sorts of applications for owners, managers, developers, and even booth designers to use the EC3 tool to track carbon data reliably when planning for any sort of built environment.