16. Ride smart. Use the free PPAI shuttles (from Excalibur and Luxor), hop on the monorail or share rides with colleagues. You’ll save emissions and avoid the eternal taxi line. 17. Save hotel energy. Turn off lights and reduce AC when you’re not in your room. 18. Skip daily housekeeping. Hanging up the “Do Not Disturb” sign saves water, energy and chemicals. Plus, you’ll always know exactly where you left your stuff. 19. Dine thoughtfully. Choose restaurants with locally sourced or plant-forward menus. Supporting local food also supports the local economy. What PPAI & Mandalay Bay Are Doing You’re not in this alone. PPAI and our host venue are walking the sustainability talk, too. 20. Enhanced waste sorting. From recycling to food donation to composting, Mandalay Bay ensures that as little as possible heads to a landfill. 21. Powered by solar. During the day, the property runs on renewable energy from MGM’s massive solar array. 22. Water recycling. All water on property flows into Las Vegas’s citywide reuse program, a critical step in the desert. 23. Energy efficiency. Lighting, heating and cooling systems have all been retrofitted to reduce energy use. 24. Certified green. Mandalay Bay holds the highest Green Key Eco-Rating, a global sustainability certification for hotels. Sustainability at The PPAI Expo isn’t about being perfect – it’s about making better choices, one step (or one refillable water bottle) at a time. Exhibitors can cut waste and costs with smarter booths and shipping, and all attendees can lighten their travel footprint and make greener choices around town. Together, those little actions add up to a big impact. In an industry built on lasting impressions, none matters more than the one we leave on our planet. Wimbush is the director of sustainability and responsibility at PPAI. 28 • NOVEMBER 2025 • PPAI Voices | Responsibility
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