Super Computing 2011

SC Sustainability

Exhibitors are encouraged to make a concerted effort to participate in a “green” meeting that makes a minimal environmental impact. Below is a check list of items that you can incorporate in your exhibit participation.  Please review these and incorporate as many as possible while you plan your participation in SC11.

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Exhibit/Display Design, Setup, and Teardown

____ re-use your exhibit from a previous show

____ use recycled materials in your booth construction

____ use sustainable materials in your booth construction

____ use booth carpet of at least 25% recycled material

____ donate items which will not be re-used at your next exhibit

____ rent exhibit booth locally to reduce shipping costs/carbon footprint

____ use a booth that can be re-worked into different configurations

____ re-use construction materials

____ use re-usable/recyclable packing materials

____ save re-usable packing materials for teardown, recycle the rest

____ re-pack at teardown for re-use of booth components and packing materials

____ recycle materials that will not be re-used at your next exhibit
 

Booth Operation and Power Consumption
____ minimize live equipment on floor in favor of mockups/internet connections

____ power-down equipment when the show floor is not open

____ use low-energy/high-efficiency fluorescent or LED lights

____ use high efficiency power supplies in systems on the floor
 

Handouts/Giveaways
____ replace paper handouts with digital delivery (flashdrive, website, etc.)

____ giveaways with long-term usefulness (ex: water bottle, shirt)

____ replace paper handouts with CD/DVD delivery

____ print collateral documentation on paper of 30% post-consumer recycled content

____ donatability of a giveaway (ex: to local shelters or schools)

____ giveaway made from sustainable or recycled materials
____ minimize paper copies

____ print collateral documentation on recyclable paper

____ print on both sides of the page

____ print locally to reduce shipping costs/carbon footprint

____ limit use of glossy paper

____ avoid the "junk" giveaways
 

Other Sustainability Efforts
Consider the following qualities during your SC11 planning:

____ non-toxic

____ made from sustainable materials

____ sustainable design that promotes re-use

____ recyclable

____ low-energy/emissions/waste production process

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