As the nation’s leading environmentally responsible decorator, Stetson’s green commitment is to accelerate the adoption of green practices and policies within the convention, tradeshow, and events industry.

As the saying goes “begin the day with the end in mind”. For Stetson Convention Services that means more then just a successful business, it means being accountable to the environment and the footprint we leave on it every day in the tradeshow industry. It means being a leader and providing an example that going “green” does not have to be contrary to the successful economy of our industry. It means a future of changed thinking about tradeshow practices and perceptions.

Stetson’s goal is to be an advocate, to continually improve and change standard industry practices. It’s our mission to set an example for all others that it is possible to transform an industry from one of waste, to one of sustainability. In order to achieve this successfully, it must be done partnership with vendors, manufacturers and others in our trade in order to foster the innovative products necessary to accomplish the vision. It can happen, there is a light at the end of the tunnel…. And it’s green.

Here is a list of our environmentally responsible products:

Carpet – our carpet booth and aisle carpets eligible for LEED accreditation and are constructed of 100 percent EcoSolution Q ®, with type 6 solution dyed yarn, which fully recycle into more fiber and backing

Carpet Padding – made from 100 percent recycled synthetic fibers and exceeds the FHA-HUD flammability requirements. Padding is used from show to show and then for packing materials when it is no longer suitable for show use

Table Coverings – alternative to table vinyl, a 100 percent biodegradable, compostable and polyethylene free fermented corn material, transformed to durable rolls specifically for Stetson from the idea of biodegradable and compostable trash can liners

Wastebasket Liners – biodegradable and compostable trash can liners are made from corn-based materials

Banners – a paper–based banner material that is PVC and resin free was recently added to our graphics department

Booth ID Signs – water-based ink is printed on recycled material

Signage – substrate is reused show after show, and is recycled into packing material when it is no longer suitable for show presentation

Recycling – our efforts enforce the separation of recyclable materials at our offices and at show site

Maple Hardwall – MDF, made from recovered waste wood chips

Shelving – Kiosk shelving is made from woodstalk, an agri-fiber board that is made from an annually renewable resource – wheat straw.

Visqueen –our visqueen is 100 percent recyclable and made from 50 percent recycled content and comes from the largest recycler and compounder of polyethylene,

Forklifts – natural gas power is the clean and safe choice for indoor vehicles

Simple Green – a non-toxic and biodegradable concentrate used to clean our metal inventory and signage

Soy Foam – to clean and prepare signage, a biodegradable natural soy solvent is used to keep signs reusable from year to year