Tuesday, July 18, 2023
At a time when the world is becoming more responsible than ever and trade shows are minimizing negative impact on the environment. AWFS Fair is also proud to be earth-minded and under the approach Destroy responsibly are taking positive steps towards sustainability and environment improvement.
Through the sustainability efforts they are continually striving to identify, understand and address these impacts to achieve continual improvement show after show. The areas of focus continue to be waste management, food supply and donation, energy and water conservation, sustainability procurement, and community engagement.
The Destroy Responsibly Program is a partnership of AWFS Fair, WEIMA America, Freeman and the Las Vegas Convention Center and is back in AWFS Fair 2023. WEIMA America supplies a shredder system, complete with infeed and discharge conveyors. All wood waste from the show floor is transported to a local Las Vegas location.
Venue
The Las Vegas Convention Center has one of the most extensive sustainability programs in the venues worldwide. Amazing efforts have in place including water reduction, emissions reduction, waster reductions and social change.
Community
Donation of shredded materials to local Las Vegas locations. Secondly, working closely with the Animal Foundation of America to outfit their centers with cabinets and fixtures as well as helping stray animals to find their forever homes through adoption. Donation of waste wood from the show floor to Toys for Smiles which turns wood scraps into toys for children.
Materials Procurement
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