design directions: going green



Level 3 Lobby, Lakeside Center

What is “green”? What is “eco-friendly”?

As makers and sellers of home goods seek answers to what is possible and what is necessary, Design Directions: Going Green looks at steps some companies are taking in the direction of sustainable packaging and product materials.

You’ll see a selection of products and packaging by Show exhibitors Going Green and an informative display that will inspire ideas for your Design Directions.

  • Expert Advice: Experts by the Hour on hand to answer your questions about greener directions for your business.
  • Timely publications
  • See and touch exciting new and varied sustainable materials in the display created by Material ConneXion ®, the leading global resource for material innovation and solutions. This interactive experience will inform you of the many different ways that materials can make a difference in sustainable product design.

Exhibitor Green Product and Packaging Submissions
The Show invites all exhibitors to submit products and packaging for review by experts in sustainable materials and package design. This display highlights a sample of the sustainability issues being considered today in our industry.

Reviewers look for products and packaging that

  • use materials that are renewable, recycled, or recyclable
  • express new green technologies
  • reduce consumption of materials or energy in production and distribution
  • reduce consumption by users
  • have been verified by third-party certifiers for environmental benefits.