We’re Green


Trade shows, conferences, expos and other large-scale events generate excessive amounts of waste
from disposable food and drink containers to printed materials and unwanted ‘goodie bags’ and their contents.
Factor in all the air/road/sea miles involved in getting people there and the energy consumed during
them and you begin to see why the meetings industry is viewed by many as one of the worst performers in terms
of sustainability.

It doesn’t have to be this way – there are lots of alternatives these days to help you ‘green up’ every stage of
your event from registration to the moment the last feedback survey form is completed.  Using ShowGizmo
is a good start! Together we can save the planet – one event at a time.

Reducing and Eliminate Waste

ShowGizmo is the perfect partner for any event producer that is green conscious and wants to commit to
reducing printed materials such as event materials such as sales brochures, exhibitor manuals, floor plans,
schedules, notes and exhibitor details.
Mobilise your event and give them digital versions on their phones.
Avoid mailing documents or using gas guzzling couriers – offer them as downloads on your website or
email them.  Using ShowGizmo, attendees, exhibitors and delegates can connect through the app
and access all exhibitor and event information and store the items they want to keep.  They can choose to
print them when they’re sure they want to. Good for everyone’s budget … and the environment.

Communicate Electronically

Be sure to use email, txt and online marketing campaigns in your event communications. Encourage
your attendees to write electronic notes and when they have to print, suggest double-sided, recycled paper.
ShowGizmo’s reusable digital QR Codes allow people to connect and exchange contact details – no business
cards, no printing. Communicating electronically also allows you the producer to monitor RSVPs/numbers
and limit waste/overproduction, while the in-built digital programme allows for changes to be made
and pushed out to attendees without costly re-prints.

Implement Sustainable Practices

Our company focuses on providing excellent online service – our help desk, training and support can all be
delivered online without losing the human touch.  Our staff and head office all commit to sustainable practices
by recycling all materials, minimizing electrical consumption and properly disposing of computer and phone
hardware.
As well as providing a clean and sustainable solution for your events, the team at SmartShow pride
Ourselves on practisign what we preach. We are avid recyclers, our energy consumption is minimal,
we meet online wherever possible, limit our use of taxis and air travel.  We also commit to offsetting
the impact we make by spending on sustainable and environmentally friendly start-up initiatives.

For every client using ShowGizmo to power their events, we will loan $25 to a green KIVA project. We feel strongly about helping these small community projects to gain investment as well as supporting green movements globally.