The North American salon industry produces 421,206 pounds of waste every day, resulting in 150 million pounds annually. Questex’s International Esthetics, Cosmetics, & Spa Conference (IECSC Las Vegas) and International Beauty Show (IBS Las Vegas) have announced collaboration with GLO (Green Life Organization), which provides zero-landfill recycling solutions for the salon industry, as a Recycling Partner to reduce salon and spa waste. IECSC Las Vegas and IBS Las Vegas take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center June 24-26, 2023.
GLO will place four different types of recycle boxes — hair recycling, mixed recycling, aerosol recycling and flammable recycling — throughout the co-located shows to encourage exhibitors and attendees to recycle the waste produced during the event. The recycling boxes can be found at the following locations:
- GLO IBS booth #2863
- GLO IECSC booth #1755
- LOOK & LEARN STAGE will be a veritable social network for trends and education. Located on the IBS show floor, attendees can watch demonstrations of the latest techniques by renowned artists while lounging and enjoying cocktails with colleagues and friends, take selfies in the photo booth or in front of the step & repeat, all while the deejay plays the latest hits.
- THE STUDIO STAGE – located on the IECSC show floor, this is an exciting area developed for exhibitors to present the latest and greatest products and technologies. Crowds will be clamoring to get near it and make purchases for their spas.
- Beauty Education area
- Spa Education area
In addition, GLO will be the ribbon-cutting sponsor for IBS.
IBS and IECSC’s parent company, Questex, has created the Quest Zero initiative, a roadmap to reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for both the company and its events. The initiative allows Questex to drive positive change across the communities it serves and live up to its mission to serve the communities that are helping people live longer and live better. Questex has put several programs into place to reduce GHG emissions quickly to achieve net zero by 2050 at the latest. To learn more about the Quest Zero Initiative, click here. "We are proud to announce our partnership with GLO, an entity that empowers salons and spas to embrace sustainability," says Elizabeth Fantetti Trevorrow, event & partnership director at Questex Beauty & Spa Group. "Together, we are redefining the industry's approach to eco-consciousness, offering a seamless path towards a greener future. As event organizers, we recognize the importance of leading by example. Through our collaboration with GLO, we not only support and educate on sustainable practices within salons and spas but also prioritize sustainability in our own events. By aligning our values, we can collectively reduce our environmental footprint and inspire others to do the same."
Attendees may register to attend by clicking here. 3-Day Passports include all free classes at IBS Las Vegas, all Product-Focused Education at IECSC Las Vegas, all classes in the Compliance track, the wellbeing class, and unlimited access to each exhibit hall. Hands-on Workshops at IBS Las Vegas and the curated conference sessions at IECSC Las Vegas are available for additional fees. All paid conference sessions include a 3-Day Passport. Press may apply for a media pass here.
SHOW HOURS:
- Saturday, June 24, Education 12:00 p.m – 5:00, Exhibit Hall closed.
- Sunday, June 25, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Monday, June 26, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Additional networking and educational opportunities for beauty, spa, and wellness professionals will take place throughout 2023 and 2024:
- IECSC Florida, October 15-16, 2023 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit iecscflorida.com for more information.
- IBS and IECSC New York, March 3-5, 2024 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. Visit and ibsnewyork.com and iecscnewyork.com for more information.
For more information on IBS Las Vegas, visit ibslasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
For more information on IECSC Las Vegas, visit iecsclasvegas.com. Stay connected on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.