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Join us in going green, urges Interbike
Carlton Reid Aug 9 2007, 1:00pm
Interbike wants exhibitors and attendees to participate in its Carbon Neutral Travel Program
After three years of implementing its Green Steps Program to reduce the show's environmental impact, Interbike is now asking exhibitors and attendees to help with the next step.
"Going green can sometimes mean some sacrifice, but many times the sacrifice has rewards and benefits that ultimately improve one's lifestyle" said Interbike show director Lance Camisasca.
"Through our Green Steps Program we purchase renewable energy certificates to compensate for the energy required to operate Interbike. That one step alone was the equivalent to taking 30 cars off the road for an entire year."
Beyond offsetting the energy used during the show, Interbike approached GES, the Sands, Las Vegas and other service vendors and identified additional steps the show could take to drive environmental initiatives, such as using recycled aisle carpet, producing recycled paper badges printed with soya ink and collecting cardboard off the show floor for recycling.
In addition to its Green Steps Program, Interbike has now launched the Carbon Neutral Travel Program.
Participants of this program are asked to calculate the amount of carbon emissions or "footprint" for their travel to Interbike. This includes travel to and from the show and any transportation while attending the show.
Once participants have determined the amount of CO2 emissions they will produce during the event, they are encouraged to purchase enough Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) to counterbalance that amount. Purchasing RECs offsets the carbon participants will emit during travel and helps grow the availability of clean energy resources such as wind, sun and water projects.
"In our efforts to reduce the negative environmental impact of the show, we knew the next natural step was to invite our exhibitors and attendees to join us in the effort," said Camisasca.
"As a sign of our appreciation, on our Green Steps web page we will highlight industry members who are successfully working to decrease their environmental impact."
