At Dental Expo 25 we have looked at how as an industry we can be more sustainable, and change our behaviour and activity to benefit the planet. Please read some of these initiatives below;
SUSTAINABILITY AT DENTAL EXPO 25:
Waste Streams: We will have different waste bins labelled for different waste streams, including bins for; landfill, recycling and commercial composting.
Our beverage vendor will use compostable coffee cups – that will go in the commercial composting bins. You will also be welcome to bring your coffee keep-cup and use that during the event.
Sustainable Venue: The Viaduct events centre was built sustainably and have put sustainable practices into their everyday operations. Please click here to see what initiatives they have in place.
GO plastic free: We have provided water stations in various locations around the venue – we have requested that there are no plastic water bottles sold on site . Feel free to bring your own refillable water bottle, otherwise compostable cups are available – but please be sure to re-use if possible and then discard in the compostable waste stream.
GO paper free: We are encouraging our exhibitors to use QR codes to scan for more information, instead of a multitude of brochures, flyers and paper handouts.
Encourage Eco-friendly Transport: We have designed some clear communication about bus routes that get you to the Viaduct events centre, along with bike parking and the closest e-car charging stations.
Event Bags: Thes event bags are made from recycled materials and are re-usable. They are a considered choice for Dental Expo 25.
Sustainable Products: We have requested that our Exhibitors bring their ‘green game’ and put their sustainable products proudly on display.
Viaduct Events Centre - Current Sustainability and Efficiency features
- Solar panels on the roof of the building (temporarily out of order)
- Passive building design
- Power saving modes, including efficient lighting, motion sensors in toilets and on escalators.
- Kitchens use new technology electrical solutions to replace gas kitchen equipment.
- Intelligent ‘air lock’ main entrance door designed to maintain internal temperatures and includes an integrated power saving mode.
- Intelligent and flexible programmable air conditioning system allows isolation of unused spaces.
- Long lasting wool carpets.
- External EV charger
- Shower facilities available for staff travelling in on bike.
- Central location allowing patrons easy access using public transport.
- Centralised, easy to use/access, lighting control touchscreen
- Push stop taps fitted to all hand basins in public bathrooms
- Sensored urinal flushing system
- Lower flow rates on taps in bathrooms and kitchen