Sustainable Event Production in Spain: Choosing Rental Over Disposal

Sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” add-on in the events industry; it is a fundamental requirement. For international agencies and brands bringing their events to Spain, demonstrating a low carbon footprint is now as important as the aesthetic impact of the stand itself.

At Saez Decom, we believe that great scenography shouldn’t cost the Earth. We have shifted our business model to align with the Circular Economy, ensuring that your event in Barcelona or Madrid leaves a lasting impression on the audience, but not on the environment.

Here is how we help you build greener events through strategic rental and modular design.

The Problem with “Build and Burn”

For decades, the standard in trade shows was the “Build and Burn” model. Traditional custom stands were often built from raw timber and MDF, used for a mere three days, and then demolished and thrown into a skip immediately after the closing bell.

This approach is obsolete. It generates tons of avoidable wood and plastic waste, filling landfills and wasting the energy used to produce materials that had a lifespan of fewer than 72 hours. In a world increasingly conscious of climate change, this model is not only irresponsible—it is a reputational risk for your brand.

The Solution: Modular Aluminum Frames (beMatrix)

To combat waste without sacrificing design flexibility, we base our construction on the beMatrix system. As official partners, we utilize this “skeleton” for your structures. Why is this the undisputed eco-friendly choice?

1. Infinite Reusability

The aluminum frames act like a high-tech Lego set. They are not single-use; they are designed to be used thousands of times in endless configurations. Once your event is over, we don’t throw the structure away; we dismantle, clean, and return it to our stock for the next client. This is the definition of circularity.

2. Lightweight Logistics

Transport heavily impacts an event’s carbon footprint. Aluminum is significantly lighter than wood. This means transporting a 100m² stand requires less fuel and smaller vehicles compared to a traditional wooden build, significantly lowering CO2 emissions during logistics.

3. Recyclable Prints & Eco-Inks

Instead of using rigid PVC panels glued to wood (which are hard to recycle), we use the SEG (Silicone Edge Graphics) system.

      • We print on textiles locally using our in-house printing facilities.

      • We use water-based, eco-friendly inks.

      • After the show, the fabric skin can be easily folded and stored by the client for future use, or recycled into new fibers.

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The Power of Rental Furniture

Sustainability isn’t just about the walls; it’s about what you put inside them. Choosing furniture rental over purchasing is one of the most effective ways to reduce waste.

By renting from our extensive stock of designer furniture—chairs, stools, sofas, and counters—you are participating in a shared economy model. One high-quality chair can serve hundreds of events over its lifetime, whereas purchasing cheap furniture for a single event often results in disposal after one use.

Local Sourcing = Lower Footprint

The most sustainable product is the one that doesn’t travel far. Many agencies make the mistake of trucking their entire production from Northern Europe or the UK down to Spain.

By hiring Saez Decom as your local partner in Spain, you eliminate the massive carbon emissions associated with long-haul trucking or air-freighting equipment. Our warehouse is located near the major venues (like Fira Barcelona), meaning the “last mile” delivery is short, efficient, and low-impact.

Our Commitment to Zero Waste

We are committed to minimizing waste in our Barcelona workshop. Our approach includes:

  • Waste Separation: Strict protocols for separating wood, metal, and plastics.

  • Repurposing: In our carpentry workshop, off-cuts are often repurposed for internal structures or smaller bracing, ensuring we extract the maximum value from every sheet of wood.

  • Energy Efficiency: Utilizing LED technology for both our lighting rental stock and our warehouse operations.

Go Green with your next Event

Sustainability and style can go hand in hand. Let’s design a sustainable, high-impact stand for your next show in Spain that meets your CSR goals. Contact us.