How We’re Building a Sustainable AV Company
In the event industry, the “show must go on” often comes with a heavy footprint. At AV Factory, we believe that high-impact production shouldn’t require a high impact on the planet. We’re pulling back the curtain on the internal systems and daily habits we’ve implemented to keep our operations as green as our gear is loud. Sustainability in the AV world is a challenge, but it is one we wholly accept.
Revolutionizing Event Signage
One of the largest waste contributors in events is one-time-use branding. We’ve pivoted toward LED posters, replacing traditional vinyl and paper prints. These high-resolution digital displays allow our clients to cycle content infinitely without a single scrap hitting the bin after the doors close. This is a major step to becoming a more sustainable AV company, especially during day-of show operations.
(Learn more about our LED Posters in our next blog post, coming soon!)
The Life Cycle of Gear
We take a “repair first” approach. By handling repairs and building our equipment cases in-house, we extend the life of our inventory and reduce the carbon cost of shipping. When a piece of equipment eventually reaches its professional retirement, we ensure it finds a second life through resale or donation. For anything truly beyond saving, we utilize certified e-waste recycling to keep heavy metals out of landfills.
Efficiency in Motion
Our commitment extends to how we get to work. With five electric vehicles already in our staff fleet and a commitment that our next company work vehicle will be electric, we are actively decarbonizing our logistics. Coupled with a remote-work policy for our administrative team and a full in-house kitchen to reduce single-use food packaging, we’re tackling waste from every angle.
Smart Spaces
Our facility is currently undergoing a full transition to LED lighting for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Inside, we’ve ditched plastic bottles for a high-capacity water filler and implemented a rigid in-house recycling process that handles the unique waste streams of a technical production shop. Something as basic as “keeping the lights on” can be transitioned into a sustainable AV company measure.
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