Salone del Mobile Expands Green Guidelines for 2024

Salone del Mobile Milano, the world’s leading furniture and design fair, continues to make strides toward sustainability with its updated Green Guidelines for the 2024 edition. First introduced in 2023, these guidelines reflect the fair’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while fostering innovation and responsibility in the design industry.

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A Roadmap for Sustainable Exhibitions

The updated Green Guidelines encourage exhibitors to evaluate and improve the environmental footprint of their temporary installations. The focus areas include:

• Circular Architectural Solutions: Designing installations that can be reused, disassembled, or repurposed to minimize waste.

• Reusability and Recyclability: Prioritizing materials and structures that can be recycled or reused after the event.

• Low-Impact Material Choices: Selecting sustainable materials such as FSC-certified wood, recycled metals, or low-emission paints.

• Social Responsibility and Safety: Ensuring fair labor practices and safe conditions during construction and dismantling.

• Traceable and Local Supply Chains: Using locally sourced materials to reduce emissions and support regional economies.

• Low-Impact Transport: Minimizing the carbon footprint of transportation by opting for efficient logistics and local suppliers.

• Transparent Communication: Encouraging exhibitors to share their sustainability efforts with attendees to inspire industry-wide progress.

Salone’s Commitment to Sustainability

As a leading international design event, Salone del Mobile recognizes its responsibility to set an example for sustainable practices. The fair works collaboratively with exhibitors, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to implement eco-friendly solutions and align with global sustainability standards.

The Green Guidelines are part of Salone del Mobile’s broader strategy to promote sustainable innovation in design. This includes encouraging eco-conscious product development, supporting new talent with a focus on sustainability, and fostering dialogue about pressing environmental challenges within the design community.

A Future-Oriented Vision

Salone del Mobile’s dedication to sustainability goes beyond the exhibition itself. By integrating these principles into its framework, the event sends a strong message about the importance of environmental responsibility in the creative industries. It also highlights the role of design in shaping a more sustainable future.

Why It Matters

The expanded guidelines reflect a growing shift within the design world, where the focus is increasingly on circularity, reduced waste, and ethical practices. By championing these principles, Salone del Mobile sets a benchmark for how large-scale events can prioritize sustainability without compromising creativity or innovation.

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