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Waste & Recycling Expo

01/02/2023
Sydney, NSW
  • Exhibitions

Waste & Recycling Exhibition

Australians are looking towards the waste and recycling industry to drive positive change. AWRE is the premier business event for the waste, recycling and resource recovery sector, and is a place where the best come together to join forces for a world of solutions towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.

Moreton Hire was proud to partner with the exhibition organisers,  Diversified Communications, as the official exhibition supplier for 2022, collaborating on innovative sustainable initiatives to enhance the event. The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo is Australia’s longest-running marketplace for buyers and suppliers, renowned for uniting innovators and established brands under one roof for the ultimate waste and recycling event. The 2022 expo was no exception, with  ICC Sydney  hosting 1,500 waste management professionals, business leaders, and government representatives over two days in August.

AWRE Exhibition Statistics

1,500 in person attendance

114 exhibitors

20+ seminar sessions

81% waste diverted from landfill

Moreton’s Sustainable Focus

  • Sustainable fascia signage options
  • Recycled and reusable feature area displays.
  • LED Lighting through exhibition build
  • Conscious reduction of MDF – including raised flooring
  • Furniture made from recycled materials
  • Modular, reusable walling systems

Sustainable Signage

At the Waste & Recycling Exhibition 2022, sustainability extended to every detail, including signage. All organizer signage was printed on DISPA, a recycled and recyclable card-based substrate. Exhibitors were also offered this eco-friendly option, with many opting for this sustainable choice.

Feature areas, including theatre stage backdrops, were constructed using recycled and reusable card-based materials. Even our own warehouse pallets found a second life in creating functional, eco-conscious structures. This thoughtful approach demonstrates how sustainable solutions can be seamlessly integrated into every aspect of an event.

“I truly believe that a large Australian exhibition at a major venue can be built without MDF. We are on the path to implementing more sustainable initiatives into our everyday events and exhibitions. There’s a fair bit more work to be done, but investing into some of these key areas with AWRE has been a great start for the business.”
– Kevin Smith (Moreton Hire General Manager)

Sustainability in Every Detail

The Waste & Recycling Exhibition 2022 showcased innovation and environmental responsibility in every aspect. In addition to eliminating MDF and opting for recycled and recyclable card materials, the event organizers embraced sustainability by selecting furniture from Moreton Hire’s re-purposed range. These pieces are thoughtfully re-upholstered or re-colored to give them new life, complemented by our investment in recycled polypropylene furniture tailored for the exhibition industry.

Adding to this eco-friendly approach, LED lighting illuminated the event, reducing energy consumption while enhancing the atmosphere. These thoughtful choices reflect a commitment to sustainability at every level.

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