September 2019 edition of MIPEL speeds up on sustainability and green commitment

September 2019 edition of MIPEL speeds up on sustainability and green commitment

The current MIPEL edition, the international event dedicated to the B2B market of bags and fashion accessories, is taking place under the guidance of the new President of Assopellettieri, Franco Gabbrielli. Many news and collaborations will be presented thanks to the contribution of Gabbrielli who, already at his nomination at the end of June, declared that among the priorities to direct efforts there would have been the renewal of the MIPEL fair, which must focus more and more on quality, young people and innovative ideas. 

“I joined the organization when MIPEL116th edition was already mostly planned but we have already brought several interesting innovations that I am sure will be appreciated by visitors and exhibitors; I’m already thinking about the next MIPEL117 to complete the path of renewal I have in mind”, says Gabbrielli. 

The event, organized by Assopellettieri with the support of ITA-Italian Trade Agency and MISE, renews its commitment in favor of environmental sustainability and social responsibility. 

Next edition, MIPEL116, which is currently being held in pavilion 10 of FieraMilano-Rho from 15 to 18 September, in conjunction with MICAM and HOMI (15 and 16 September) continues the path begun last season, based on awareness of the supply chain and consumers on sustainability. 

At MIPEL116 all the special projects are linked together and united by the common denominator which is sustainability. This is how the consumption of plastic bottles will be compensated by the creation of drinkable water wells for the most unlucky populations and in raising awareness of visitors and exhibitors to recycle them properly; part of the carbon dioxide produced in the days of the fair will be compensated by trees planted in another area of the world, an activity that will also support local economies, ensuring farmers and workers with work and food. 

The environmental sustainability promoted by MIPEL116 is highlighted also from the promotion of virtuous means of transport such as the tram, dedicating a special project to it.