How to Design a Sustainable Backlit Display

Eco-Friendly Backlit Displays: Sustainable Solutions for Modern Businesses

Showing your commitment to sustainability is a big deal in the modern business landscape. According to a study by the IBM Institute for Business Value, 75% of executives believe sustainability improves their results among customers and vendors. The right backlit trade show display will reach prospects with an approach that’s eco-friendly and effective. Here are three ways you can improve the eco-footprint of your backlit display.

1. Sustainable Materials

Recycled and Recyclable Components

Using materials that are recycled and/or can be recycled doesn’t have to come at the expense of quality. One example of this is our OnePlanet™ fabric, a polyester fabric that is made from post-consumer plastic bottles while offering excellent color, superior wrinkle resistance and durability. Other components, such as aluminum frames and booth flooring, may be recyclable once your display reaches the end of its lifespan. This reduces your environmental impact as it increases your impact on attendees.

Energy-Efficient Lighting Options

Lighting is another avenue where you can improve eco-friendliness. Many modern backlit displays use LEDs, which require up to 90% less energy than traditional incandescent and halogen bulbs. They also last much longer — the best LEDs can work for up to 50,000 hours. On top of that, LEDs offer higher-quality illumination which is less harsh and generates less heat. Choosing LED backlit displays will contribute to sustainability efforts and improve the performance of your show or event booth.

2. Reusable Displays

Another way to boost the eco-friendliness of your backlit display is to get as much use from it as possible. This means having durable materials and designs that can adapt to different situations rather than appearing at just a few events before it’s out of date. Backlit modular panel displays are designed so you can rearrange them based on available space, event needs and more. Another thing to remember is that if your branding goals change, instead of buying a completely new backlit display, you can often order replacement graphics. This lets you update messaging while keeping most of the other elements in place.

3. Going Digital

Finally, having as many digital display and promotional materials as possible will make a smaller eco-footprint. While it’s good to have hardcopies of business cards, general info pamphlets and other small items, larger product catalogs and company booklets can be distributed using QR codes or email lists, using a lot less paper. You may also consider getting a backlit display with a monitor mount to show logos and messaging on energy-efficient LCD or LED screens. Not only does this add an interactive element, but you can update the display without needing to buy new components or get new banner graphics printed.

Get a Sustainable Backlit Display

At Monster Displays, we have the products and knowledge to help you design an eco-friendly backlit banner display for trade shows, retail stores, conferences and more. Our BrightLine backlit LED displays with OnePlanet fabric come in many sizes and shapes. For expert assistance and answers to your questions, email us at [email protected].