Better Stands at BUILDEX Alberta 2026

  • Better Stands at BUILDEX Alberta 2026

    EXHIBITOR SUSTAINABILITY SURVEY

  • Better Stands is a collaboration across the events and exhibition industry to transition to the use of reusable stands. To date, participants have implemented Better Stands at more than 400 events in 37 countries.

    Better Stands is underpinned by a framework, consisting of a 10-point checklist, for assessing stands according to how reusable they are. Better Stands can be assessed as Single use, Bronze, Silver or Gold standard. The Better Stands Framework celebrates the use of reusable stands, inspiring change through awareness and engagement

    By working together towards the use of reusable stands, Better Stands delivers better efficiency, better experience, better safety and better sustainability for all.

    For more information on the programme please visit betterstands.org.

    Prioritizing sustainability is critical to the BUILDEX Alberta team, as we understand the environmental impact of the events industry. BUILDEX Alberta strives to identify, understand and address these impacts to achieve continual improvement year after year.

    Completing this survey will assess your sustainability practice at BUILDEX Alberta. Please complete by September 21 2026 to enter your booth into the running to win the 2026 Sustainability Booth Award!

  • Bronze Level Questions

  • 1. Will the structure and walling be reused for another event? (Structure includes framework, wall, panels for meeting rooms, backdrops)*
  • 2. Will the raised floor platform be reused after the event (Excludes surface covering like carpet)*
  • 3. Will the furniture and equipment be reused after the show? (Includes display cases, counters, chairs, tables, sofas, flyer stands, LED walls, TVs, AV equipment)*
  • 4. Will the lighting be used after the show? (Includes all types of lighting in the booth and display cases)*

  • Silver Level Questions

  • 5. Will the fascia and overhead signage be reused after the show? (Includes overhead branding, fascia, company logos)*
  • 6. Will the rigged structure be reused after the show? (Includes lighting truss or other rigged structural elements)*
  • 7. Will the ceiling be reused after the show? (Includes fabric or solid ceilings for lighting or support)*
  • 8. Will the display facilities be reused after the show? (Includes built-in or detachable product display cabinets, lightboxes)*

  • Gold Level Questions

  • 9. Will the floor coverings be reused OR recycled after the show? (Includes carpet, floor tiles, HDF coverings, vinyl)*
  • 10. Will the graphics and decorative items be reused OR recycled after the show? (Includes wall-mounted or floor-standing graphics, plants, flowers, models, ornaments)*

  • YOUR SUSTAINABILITY STORY

  • Please use the space below to tell us about your sustainable exhibiting practices.

    This could include actions such as carpooling or ridesharing with your team to the event, offsetting carbon emissions team travel, reusing your display across multiple shows, reducing waste by eliminating promotional items or replacing them with digital collateral, repurposing event materials for other projects, or donating leftover materials after the event.

  • Please use the space below to tell us about your company's sustainable/green practices.

    This could include actions such as sourcing products or materials from certified sustainable or ethical suppliers, achieving environmental certifications, using electric or hybrid vehicles for company fleet operations, using renewable energy sources, providing incentives for employees who use public transportation, bike, or carpool to work or supporting environmental initiatives or community sustainability projects.

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