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Better stands: The future of sustainable exhibitions

Why choose Better Stands?

Better Stands is a commitment to moving away from disposable exhibition structures. By choosing reusable stands, exhibitors reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance brand reputation. This shift promotes sustainability, cost savings, and a seamless exhibiting experience.

Better Stands also ensures compliance with future regulations, making exhibitions more eco-friendly and resource-efficient. Join us in creating a greener, safer, and more responsible event industry.

An infographic showing the key elements of an exhibition stand including structure, lighting, and display items

Sustainable participation

Go reusable, cut waste

Choosing reusable stands reduces waste, enhances safety, and supports a greener exhibition industry. Better Stands ensures compliance with future sustainability regulations while improving exhibitor efficiency and brand perception.

Eco-friendly materials

Using reusable materials minimizes waste and supports sustainability.

Cost-effective solution

Reusable stands cut costs by eliminating the need for new materials.

Faster setup & breakdown

Modular stand systems ensure quick, smooth, and hassle-free builds.

Positive brand image

Sustainable stands enhance corporate reputation and brand value.

Sustainable stands

What makes a better stand?

Better Stands categorizes exhibition setups into there levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. The more reusable and recyclable materials a stand incorporates, the higher its sustainability rating. Choosing Gold-certified stands means minimizing waste, improving efficiency, and creating a lasting environmental impact.

Better Stands Bronze

Partially reusable stands with some sustainable elements like walls, flooring, and furniture. A step toward reducing waste but still includes disposable materials.

Better Stands Silver

Mostly reusable stands, ensuring key elements like walls, signage, and furniture are repurposed for multiple events. A strong sustainability choice.

Better Stands Gold

Fully reusable and recyclable stands, eliminating disposable material

Sustainable stand solutions

Why choose better stands?

Better Stands helps exhibitors transition from disposable setups to reusable, sustainable solutions, reducing waste and improving cost efficiency.

Reduce environmental impact

Switching to reusable stands significantly cuts waste, supporting a greener exhibition industry.

Lower costs & higher efficiency

Reusing stand elements minimizes expenses over time while ensuring fast setup.

Enhance brand sustainability

Adopting Better Stands showcases your commitment to eco-conscious exhibiting.

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Go green, exhibit at SIGN İstanbul with a sustainable stand

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FAQs

Better Stands promotes reusable exhibition stands, reducing waste and costs. Find answers to common questions below.

What is the better stands initiative?

Better Stands is a sustainability program designed to eliminate single-use exhibition stands. It encourages exhibitors to use reusable and recyclable structures, reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly event practices.

How does a reusable stand benefit exhibitors?

Reusable stands offer cost savings, faster setup, and higher efficiency for exhibitors. They reduce long-term expenses while ensuring compliance with sustainability regulations and enhancing brand reputation.

What are the different stand categories?

Better Stands has three levels: Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Bronze includes some reusable elements, Silver is mostly reusable, and Gold is fully sustainable, eliminating disposable components.

How can exhibitors transition to Better Stands?

Exhibitors can work with stand contractors who offer modular and reusable stand designs. The transition can be gradual, starting with key elements like walls, flooring, and signage, eventually moving towards a fully sustainable setup.

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