Making every event sustainable at AIGA Minnesota
While Associate Director of Sustainability at AIGA Minnesota, I applied for a grant to produce reusable signs and display materials for programs and events. First, I surveyed the chapter and other committee leaders to discover the common needs and wants for informational and wayfinding signage. Next, I formed a small committee to research and design sustainable, cost-effective options that could be used over and over again.
Not only were these items more sustainable in the long run, they simplified event-planning tasks, and helped build brand consistency across AIGA Minnesota events.
• Retractable banner — material made from 100% recycled soda bottles. Produced by Banner Creations, a local eco-conscious company for banner and textile printing solutions.
• Table runner — material made from 100% recycled fibers and plastics. Ability to use on any size table with any tablecloth.
• Sandwich board sign — reversible chalkboard writing surfaces allow for changeable messaging on the fly. Screen-printed with logo.
• Way-finding arrows — cut from carpet tiles and screen printed with the AIGA Minnesota logo. Adaptable for any venue for easy wayfinding. Made from 100% non-toxic plastics and 85% recycled materials.
• Chalkboard frames — can be used for everything from check-in tables to food stations. Made from repurposed and painted picture frames.
• Chalkboard frames — can be used for everything from check-in tables to food stations. Made from repurposed and painted picture frames.
