Even if an event is a temporary thing, that doesn’t prevent it from being organised in a sustainable way.
BELOW ARE A LIST OF MONTAGNE VERTE’S SUGGESTIONS FOR ECO-FRIENDLY SUPPLIERS OF EVENTS MATERIALS.
Part of organising an event is asking yourself at what points it could pollute, and then act to reduce its impact on pollution. Organising events in an environmentally friendly and responsible way isn’t so hard, you just have to have the right reflexes!
Magic 4 Media, based in Paris, offers eco-responsible product range, made in France. They follows REACH rules which obligate businesses to identify and manage the risks linked to the substances they produce and sell in the EU.
All products from Version Ecologique contribute to different sustainable development initiatives: they’re ecological (recycled, recyclable, biodegradable) and socially responsible (fair trade, made by handicapped workforce, etc.).
Wood Stock Création, located near Annecy in Meythet, offers creation of design projects from recycled materials. They can do sustainable interior management; temporary layout as rental furnishings, creation of custom and personalised structures, scenography, stand-building (floor, electricity, bulkheads and furniture); creation of promotional materials (signposts and point of sale displays, etc.).
The wood used directly come from waste disposal sites, and if quantities aren’t sufficient, then source wood from eco-responsible partners, making sure all wood is recovered. The company has a contract with the Annecy Région for the collection and reuse of wooden planks and furniture, recovered from waste disposal sites equipped with specific containers
Ephemere Square located in Allonzier la Caille, offers design, modular and environmentally friendly area management concept for professional events, inside or outside. They have a range of eco-friendly made furnishings, elements of French origin, and PEFC or FSC certified wood. Its suppliers are located near its warehouse: more than 60% of them are within an 80km radius. Ephemere Square’s warehouse in Haute Savoie is powered by 100% renewable energy.
Sanisphere is located in Saint-Ferréol-Trente-Pas in Drôme, and offers ecological toilets made up on the Vermicomposting system.
Terra Mater in Villaz, offers ecological toilets to rent or for sale. These are sanitary infrastructures for short-term events but also long-term (construction sites, rest areas, etc.) Sanitary are entirely autonomous, no sewer/power connections needed.
Pikip Solar Speaker offers speakers completely autonomous using 100% solar energy, that can play for an audience of 1200 people over a surface of 2000m². Their speakers, made in France, can be for sale or for rent.
Solar Sunset offers sound system powered directly by solar power or by batteries charged from solar power. It can works during the day, at night, inside and outside. The power of their latest generation lithium batteries allows them to meet more electricity-intensive demands. Solar System proposes a sound and an image project systems. The brand is located in Marseille.
