Evo Exhibits Releases List of Sustainable Booth Components to Create Green
Trade Show Displays
Sustainable trade show displays are having a rapid impact with exhibitors within the trade show
market. Sustainable trade show booths are becoming more competitive with traditional exhibits
with design, functionality and pricing.
West Chicago, IL, August 31, 2010 --(PR.com)-- The following is a break down by Evo Exhibits of all
the components that make up a traditional booth display and convert it to a green trade show booth.
Aluminum extrusions -> Recycled aluminum extrusions; new aluminum components depletes natural
resources and requires up to 12 time the energy to produce. Recycled aluminium protects valuable
resources, saves energy and eliminates waste.
Fabric graphics-> Paradise fabrics; traditional fabric graphics are nylon based and are treated with toxic
chemicals, which do not decompose in landfills. Paradise fabric are made with 100% recycled soda
bottles printed with water based inks.
Particle board cabinets and shelves-> Bamboo cabinets and shelves; traditional boards contains
formaldehyde and emits methane gas in landfills polluting the air and groundwater. Bamboo is a rapidly
renewable material that is harvested every 7 years.
Halogen lighting-> LED lighting; halogen lights are very inefficient with hot temperatures while LED
lights emit a white light that enhances graphics will using 15 times less energy then comparable 150 watt
halogen lights.
Sintra-> Greencore; Sintra is made from PVC (polyvinylchloride) which contain toxans, mercury and
lead which are dangerous to human health and the environment. Greencore is a biodegradable printable
substrate, made of natural ingredients.
Acrylic-> Eco-glass; acrylic is made from petroleum based virgin plastic, while eco glass is made from
100% recycled plastics.
Petroleum based adhesives and finishes-> Low VOC adhesives and finishes; Traditional petroleum
release toxic fumes into the environment and air during manufacturing and throughout much of it's life
cycl