The Cutting Edge featuring Sustainability in AV (SAVe)
The Cutting Edge series brings industry leaders to the forefront, exploring innovations, trends and challenges shaping the AV landscape. Each month, we feature a key sponsor to discuss groundbreaking solutions and industry insights.
Check out our latest episode of The Cutting Edge featuring Sustainability in AV (SAVe), an industry partner driving the way for sustainability in the AV industry.
We were joined by Christina De Bono, president of SAVe, and Joe Perez, vice president of SAVe, for an inspiring conversation on the incredible momentum behind their mission to drive sustainability in the AV industry.
They shared exciting updates on SAVe’s growth including how increased global interest, especially from Latin America, has helped fuel their initiatives. Their ambassador program now spans 25 SAVe Ambassadors across 15 countries and five continents, helping to expand awareness and action on a global scale.
A major highlight discussed was the launch of SAVe a Second Life, an initiative focused on extending the life cycle of AV equipment. By partnering with MGO recipients in the U.S. and abroad, SAVe ensures that end-of-life AV technology is recycled or reused responsibly, keeping it out of landfills and in service where it's needed most.
They also shared details on the upcoming SAVe 2025 Global Conference, taking place September 24–25 at UCLA’s Luskin Center in Los Angeles. This two-day event will bring together AV thought leaders for certification and sustainability workshops, hands-on planning sessions and the launch of the new Sustainable Manufacturing Council.
🔗 Learn more and register here
Another key resource spotlighted was SAVe’s Sustainable AV Design Guide—a first-of-its-kind, free publication that outlines best practices in sustainable AV system design and installation.
📘 Download the guide here
Joe also previewed his upcoming trip to InfoComm Latin America (Oct. 22–24), where he’ll connect with SAVe ambassadors in the region, participate in a panel discussion with AVIXA and deepen sustainability conversations in AV design across borders.
🌎 Event details here
This episode was a powerful reminder of how community, collaboration and commitment can reshape the future of the AV industry, one sustainable solution at a time.
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Guest: Christina De Bono & Joe Perez, SAVe