Waste Reduction Strategies. Waste Handling. Reusing Materials.
Go Green with Events: Introducing TRASH GALORE
For years, the buzz around "sustainability" has grown louder in the event world. It's not just about energy-saving LEDs, but also about environmentally friendly event solutions. Meet TRASH GALORE, a team with an innovative idea - creating an online marketplace for second-hand event goods. They aim to help organizers give their used, still functional tech a second life by renting or selling it to other users.
Changing the Waste Game
Post festivals, trade fairs, or film shoots, countless high-quality, reusable materials end up in the trash after just a few days of use. Cheap production costs and oversupply make it simpler to replace materials rather than reuse them. On the flip side, many charitable projects struggle with a lack of resources, while their cities' production pots are empty.
The TRASH GALORE team is stepping up to bridge this gap. They encourage major events to donate their leftover materials to those in need. For example, exhibition stand wood may find new life as a cabaret stage, and festival color remnants might get used for painting a socio-cultural center. A children's theater might find furnishings from a conference!
A New Approach to Waste
By reusing materials instead of discarding them, TRASH GALORE minimizes the environmental impact while promoting social responsibility. They're redefining waste, lengthening the life of recyclable materials without energy-intensive recycling processes.
Strategizing Consumption
The TRASH GALORE team aims to tackle the wasteful habits typical of big events, encouraging a move towards minimalism instead of excessive production. They advocate for the use of sustainable materials in the industry and strive to make upcycling a part of everyday life.
Their passion and vision caught the attention of futureSAX audience award judges, landing them a spot among the top 10 contenders!
[1] TRASH GALORE actively collected and repurposed leftover materials from exhibitors after interzum 2025, contributing to a more sustainable event management practice.[2] By promoting reuse over disposal, TRASH GALORE aligns with broader environmental goals of reducing waste and promoting resource efficiency.
[1] The environmental-science focus of TRASH GALORE was evident at the interzum 2025 event, as they effectively collected and repurposed leftover materials from exhibitors, thereby promoting a more sustainable lifestyle and event management practice.
[2] Addressing climate-change concerns, TRASH GALORE has made it their mission to shift the waste practices of large-scale events, advocating for the reuse of materials in line with broader environmental objectives aiming to diminish waste and boost resource efficiency.
[3] Incorporating sustainable living principles, TRASH GALORE has extended their influence beyond the home-and-garden industry by encouraging event organizers to embrace eco-friendly approaches, seeking to nurture an environmental-science-driven culture where upcycling becomes a common practice in daily life.
