Circular trade fairs?
Absolutely!
Visitors at OutDoor by ISPO 2024 can experience a holistically circular hall concept up close in the Sustainability Hub. In Hall A3, which provides the stage for an immersive experience of sustainable innovations, all elements and materials have circularity at their core ─ from the shelves to the carpets. In collaboration with meplan, the concept is based on the circular trade fair construction system woodï.
With the resource-conserving woodï.system, meplan is a pioneer in the field of sustainable exhibition space design. Woodï is the first exhibition stand system to be developed according to the principles of the circular economy and has been produced over a hundred times to date. With the goal of keeping all material flows 100% closed-loop by 2028, meplan is setting standards for the exhibition industry. This closed-loop approach enables exhibitors and trade fair organizers to significantly reduce the amount of waste.
The circular highlights at
OutDoor by ISPO 2024
The modularity, based on the large number of individual product elements, makes woodï the perfect building block for the expansion of entire exhibition halls. With a strict focus on circularity, innovative concepts can be realized that live sustainability in all areas.
All woodï components are stored directly at the Munich trade fair site. This ensures the shortest possible transportation routes, which are handled with electric transporters and electric forklifts, thus eliminating unnecessary emissions.
The furniture used for woodï is called woodï.neo and was created in collaboration with the start-up WYE Design, which has received numerous awards for its sustainable efforts. They are made from the innovative material Neolign®, which consists entirely of materials that are produced as waste in other industries and are often incinerated. The main component is wood, with 83%.
Production takes place regionally and with green electricity. Their robustness and reparability give them a long lifespan, making them even more resource-efficient. And when they have finished their work one day, they are taken back and completely transformed back into the original material.
At OutDoor by ISPO 2024, woodï presents not only the versatile modules but also an innovative carpet concept. In collaboration with the woodïversum partner Wittmann, the carpets used in the Sustainability Hub will be recycled, giving all components a second life.
Rewind’s event carpets, which are 100 % recyclable, serve as the basis. The product of dedicated research impresses with latex-free needle felt solutions that massively reduce energy consumption thanks to the closed loop and do not require a drop of water for production.
woodï materials
Wood
Wood is a sustainable and versatile material, ideal for constructing exhibition stands due to its natural look and durability. The woodï system uses wood that is EPD, PEFC, FSC, and CE certified. These certifications ensure the wood’s environmental sustainability, responsible sourcing from managed forests, and compliance with EU safety standards. woodï’s commitment to quality and sustainability makes it a preferred choice for eco-conscious exhibition stand construction.
Steel
Steel is a durable and reusable material, perfect for the frames of the woodï system. The use of steel ensures the exhibition stands are robust and long-lasting. With its strength and resilience, steel frames contribute to the overall stability and longevity of the structures, making them suitable for repeated use. This focus on durability and reusability aligns with woodï’s commitment to sustainable and high-quality construction.
Lighting
The lighting is based on an Ambright LED luminaire system, whose technology ensures energy efficiency and is designed to be easily maintained and repaired, significantly extending its service life. After the use phase, the components can be easily recycled, making the product circularly valuable.
Furniture and accessories
The furniture and accessories come from WYE Design and are made from an innovative new material that consists entirely of materials that are produced as waste in other industries and are often incinerated. Production takes place regionally and with green electricity. Their robustness and reparability give them a long lifespan, making them even more resource-efficient. And when they have finished their work one day, they are taken back by our partners and completely transformed back into the original material from which we develop new furniture for woodï with Wye.
Textiles
When it comes to the textiles used for the large-scale curtains, two excellent Oekotex standard products were chosen, which consist of at least 50% recycled polyester fibers and thus significantly reduce the use of new material. The textiles from the renowned fabric manufacturer De Ploeg also have very good fire protection properties, which are essential for the trade fair.
Acoustic accessories
An acoustic concept is needed to create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere in the lounges.The clear and elegant aesthetics of the selected acoustic tiles create a pleasant soundscape within the woodï landscape. In addition, they serve as new surface fillings for our steel elements and thus expand the existing woodï look and color palette. The tiles are made entirely from recycled PET, giving the plastic a second, more aesthetic life. Thanks to the material’s purity, the acoustic tiles can easily be reintroduced into existing recycling cycles once they have reached the end of their life.
Get in touch!
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Sebastian Hoppe
Key Account Manager
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Britta Liebhäuser
Team Leader
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Mymy
MemedTeam Leader
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Moritz Wächter
Stand Construction Manager