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“When Reuse Becomes the Standard”

6. November 2026

Meet the Better Stands Programme From a practical application at IMEX Frankfurt to a framework reshaping how exhibition booths are designed, built and valued, Better Stands is moving the conversation…

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25+ Years of Reuse – LED illuminated overhead logo

28. October 2026

At First Exhibition Services Ltd, we believe that a well-designed exhibition stand should be built with longevity in mind, allowing elements to be re-used and adapted as brands and their…

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How Better Stands Turned Open-Source Collaboration Into a UFI Award-Winning Movement

19. October 2026

Global reusable stand framework reaches 100,000 exhibitors across 500 events in first year Just over a year since Better Stands was launched across the events industry, the initiative was recognized…

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Designing Beyond Opening Day: Reuse in Practice at ISE 2026

8. October 2026

Story’s Objective, Process & Result Objective Our objective was to deliver a functional and visually strong exhibition stand while considering what would happen to its components beyond ISE 2026. Rather…

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Better Stands wins the 2026 UFI Sustainable Development Award

22. September 2026

UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has named Better Stands as the winner of the 2026 UFI Sustainable Development Award. The UFI Sustainable Development Award honours outstanding initiatives…

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Diversified Rolls Out Green Strategy at Accountex London

4. September 2026

Author: Matt Swenson, Contributing Editor The massive trade show adopted Better Stands as a measuring tool to cut down on waste throughout its portfolio of events. Corey Clark, director of…

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The Polish National Stand at IMEX Frankfurt 2026 achieved a Silver rating under the Better Stands by NZCE framework

4. September 2026

The Polish National Stand at IMEX Frankfurt 2026 achieved a Silver rating under the Better Stands by NZCE framework, recognising its use of reusable solutions across eight key elements of…

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Trade Show Booths and sustainable development. BWS EXPO Plus earns the Gold Better Stands Certification

27. July 2026

Author: Aleksandra Wardach, PR & Communications Manager, BWS Expo Plus One of the biggest challenges facing the modern trade show industry is striking a balance between creativity, functionality, and the…

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Better Stands by Net Zero Carbon Events has been named a finalist in the UFI Sustainability Development Award 2026

9. July 2026

We are delighted to share that Better Stands by Net Zero Carbon Events has been named a finalist in the UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry Sustainability Development…

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Around the World Success Story: Asia

4. June 2026

Across Asia, Better Stands is showing that responsible stand design can benefit everyone involved. At SECON 2025, Asia’s largest trade show for physical and cyber security, the team focused on helping…

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