The Better Stands programme is aimed to unite and encourage exhibitors, along with their appointed contractors to move away from disposable, single use stands at events, in favour of re-usable & then ultimately recyclable structures.  A disposable stand is a space only stand that is used only once. They are typically constructed from poor quality raw materials onsite which are then demolished post show - sent to either landfill or burnt for energy. 

The Better Stands programme has been divided into three key stages - Bronze, Silver, and Gold. This helps facilitate a gradual transition from disposable to reusable stands for all exhibitors.