We know that sustainability is becoming increasingly important. Running TISE gives us many opportunities to improve our impact environmentally, socially and economically in the regions we operate.
We want to make TISE more responsible and play a role in helping the market improve its own sustainability. We do this through connecting people with networks and knowledge to help solve the big challenges in our industry.
We minimize energy use by reducing the lights, power and HVAC during move-in and move-out times in exhibit halls.
ESMs are available electronically via our website. If you require paper kits, any materials that are used will be made from post-consumer recovered fiber and recycled paper.
We make use of pre-cut to length table top vinyl, reusable drapery, wooden tables and biodegradable trash can liners.
Whenever possible, graphics are produced from environmentally responsible components with water based inks.
All of our Octanorm metal is reusable and recyclable. Shelving is made of renewable resources and lighted structures are Energy Star Saver approved.
Our staff is trained to properly dispose of recyclable materials and other waste.
Whenever possible, graphics are produced from environmentally responsible components with water based inks.
All of our Octanorm metal is reusable and recyclable. Shelving is made of renewable resources and lighted structures are Energy Star Saver approved.
We utilize bio-diesel or alternative fuel trucks when feasible and use natural gas forklifts and hand carts to move freight which assists in air quality.
We recycle scrap materials by returning it to vendors who reprocess it for future use as well as use it for various packing and shipping needs. All cardboard and bulk paper is recycled.
In addition to supporting the TISE event with the TISE Green Initiatives mentioned above, Freeman assists exhibitors in knowing how to go green when building and implementing their exhibits by offering them a set of helpful tips. These tips assist them in making sure they use sustainable booth strategies that are cost-neutral or even cost-savings and that leave an impact on the show floor, not the environment. View the Freeman Cares Guide.
TISE, as a surface material event, is the perfect event to donate booth materials such as flooring, stone, and tile to local charities that support restoring and assisting home improvements in under priviledged areas.
TISE, with the assistance of Freeman, implement a program on-site to recover and distribute materials either used inside an exhibitors booths or that were shipped to the event and not installed into their booths. Partnering with a local area charity who brings a crew to remove the materials from the event.
In 2022, TISE worked with Honeycomb Solutions and participating exhibitors, offsetting over 80,000 lbs of product that would have gone to waste and reclaimed the gently used products for donations to several non-profit organizations.
In 2014, The International Surface Event proudly announced that participating exhibitors donated over 100,000 lbs. of gently used product to charitable organizations during the TISE recycling initiative, coordinated by Mountain Re-Source Center and Tile Partners for Humanity!
Our first aim is for our events to inspire sustainable development.
This is about the sustainability of the industry that our event serves. With focus on our content and partnerships, we inspire our attendees, exhibitors and event teams to deliver a sustainable event.
Our third aim is to run our events in a socially responsible manner.
This requires us to think about the impact we have on the local community and whether we are being a good neighbor. It also includes how we consider the welfare of everyone at our events, how we do business in an ethical and safe manner and how we promote equality and accessibility.