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Become a protagonist of change

MIDO, the international leading event in the eyewear industry, has embarked on a journey towards environmental and social sustainability.

Through initiatives like "Plastic Free" policies and promoting waste reduction, MIDO aims to reduce the environmental impact of the event.

 

This Ecodictionary provides guidelines for proper waste management during the event, encouraging exhibitors and visitors to adopt sustainable practices and actively contribute to environmental protection.

 

In collaboration with the public waste collection service manager in the Municipality of Milan, dedicated collection areas are equipped with bins and containers for the separate collection of all recoverable fractions resulting from the exhibition activities.

 

organic

ORGANIC WASTE AND COMPOSTABLE BIOPLASTIC

Collected in the 240lt brown bin in single compostable bags (only bags with compostability according to UNI EN13432 released by DIN-CERTCO, Vincotte-TUV, CIC CertiQuality).

 

  • YES: food waste, food remains, compostable dishes and products, compostable bioplastic.
  • NO: food in non-compostable package, kitchen paper, cigarettes filters.
paper

PAPER TETRAPAK CARDBOARD

Collected in the white bin - loose and folded.

 

  • YES: Newspapers, magazines, bags, food containers made of cardboard, folded cartons and boxes, pizza boxes without food residues, beverage cartons (TetraPak).
  • NO: laminated tickets, receipts, carbon paper (fax), parchment paper, plastic and cellophane, paper with food residues, laminated paper.
plastic

PLASTIC AND CANS

Collected in single transparent bags.

 

  • YES: plastic bottles, beverage cans, plastic plates, cups and trays, bags, films (including cellophane), aluminum foil, caps, empty spray cans.
  • NO: pens, umbrellas, cans and buckets, CDs, DVDs, full spray cans.
glass

GLASS

Collected in the green bin -  loose, without bags, without residual liquids.

 

  • YES: empty glass bottles and jars.
  • NO: mirrors, light bulbs, neon lights, ceramics, crystals, Pyrex, glass containers of used medications.
dry_waste

UNDIFFERENTIATED WASTE

Collected green bin - single transparent bags.

 

  • YES: dirty paper towels, rubber, ceramics, wax paper, plastic paper for food.
  • NO: all the recyclabe waste, all the hazardous waste such as batteries, paints, neon, medecines.

WHO

All exhibitors (including catering activities) separate the waste produced by applying the principles of waste sorting, in accordance with the rules set by the Municipality of Milan.

WHERE

All waste is transported to the designated waste collection areas and placed in the bins provided for each sorted fraction.

WHY

Following waste sorting rules ensures the proper management of different types of waste and promotes the culture of their recovery in controlled supply chains.

The sustainable visitor

Here are some tips to make your visit to MIDO – Milano Eyewear Show as sustainable as possible.

MIDO is hosted in the halls closest to the RHO-FIERA stop of the line 1 (red line) of the Milan underground. Using public transport is the first step forward this path of sustainability. MIDO also offers its visitors and exhibitors a free fair-city shuttle. For more information visit our website at www.mido.com/how-where 

Many visitors stay in the city during MIDO exhibition: you can choose an accommodation facility which demonstrates its commitment and attention to environmental issues. Choose the most sustainable option on the web. 

Place garbage inside dumpsters. Do not throw or leave it on ground. Separate collection is required. Save water while washing your hands Bring a water bottle with you and fill it at the water points wherever possible. Bring a bag or use the ones supplied by the fair. Reuse or recycle all materials collected during the event. 

Do not print the entrance ticket but simply keep it on your smartphone. Your phone is your ticket. Digital documents are better than printed material. Ask exhibitors to send you links to documents instead of printing paper. 

We need to act, but also to think sustainable. Being responsible means spreading the culture of sustainability not only during MIDO but in all areas of our life. Share your green behaviors by using the hashtag # MIDO2020: ‘’Not only is example the best way to teach, it is the only way’’. 

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