Take It Away

✔ Energy & Resources:

• Opt for suppliers, vehicles, studios, and accommodations that utilize 100% renewable energy.
• Promote energy-efficient practices in the lighting department and consider alternative energy solutions.
• Request fuel consumption details from generator suppliers.
• Verify that your cloud storage and short-term remote servers run on 100% renewable energy. If not, contemplate a switch.
• For long-term data storage with minimal access, use LTO tape. Store two copies in separate locations to reduce reliance on energy-consuming cloud servers and hard drives.

✔ Materials & Waste:

• Advocate for minimal material usage across art, costume, makeup, and food styling departments.
• Plan for the reuse or rehoming of set items, props, costumes, and food with a goal towards zero waste.
• Consider eliminating meat from catering options.
• Transition to paperless operations where possible.
• Implement a no-poly policy in the catering, lighting, and art departments. Minimize single-use items and emphasize recycling and composting practices.

✔ Transportation:

• Prioritize suppliers with hybrid or electric transport options and ensure your department (prop, costume, etc.) uses similar eco-friendly modes.
• Where feasible, opt for public transport or cycling.
• If driving is necessary, avoid idling your vehicle.

✔ Energy & Resources:

• Use 100% renewable energy sources for your workspace and ensure equipment is powered down when not in use.
• For primary power needs, utilize grid power. If batteries are required, opt for rechargeable over disposable ones.

✔ Purchases & Waste Management:

• Before purchasing for the project, consider the item's post-use plan: Is it essential? Can it be repurposed or recycled?
• Always view documents digitally.
• Adopt reusable alternatives: carry a reusable bottle, coffee cup, and canvas bags for purchases.
• Ensure proper disposal of used disposable batteries, broken hard drives, and other electronics.
• Sort waste diligently, adhering to recycling and composting guidelines.

• Maintain set temperatures naturally; minimize air conditioning/heating usage.
• Ensure all equipment is turned off during lunch/set watch.
• Use sustainable materials, like non-poly options, for displaying storyboards.
• Display 'reuse and refill' signage prominently.
• Label water bottles with names instead of numbers.
• Clean mugs after use to promote reusability.
• Opt for digital tools like "Continuity Pro" for paperless continuity.
• Set up and monitor waste bins; ensure proper waste separation among the cast and crew.

• Prioritize hiring hybrid/electric prop trucks.
• Rent props when feasible and ensure they promote sustainable behaviour in audiences.
• Coordinate with production on the reuse/rehoming plan for props and set pieces.
• Utilize sustainably sourced and reusable materials for sets.
• Consider VFX solutions for set builds.
• Prioritize eco-friendly options for SFX and ensure proper disposal of solvents.

• Adopt energy-efficient LED lighting.
• Prioritize grid power and rechargeable batteries; use generators as a last resort. If generators are necessary, choose those running on renewable fuels and monitor fuel consumption.
• Minimize consumable usage and set up collection points for reusable items.

• Rely on grid power and rechargeable batteries for powering equipment. If generators are necessary, opt for those using renewable fuels.
• Avoid overnight charging of equipment.
• Use digital camera reports and collaborate with the DIT.
• Minimize waste by reusing hard drives and sourcing eco-friendly consumables.

• Opt for eco-friendly transportation when necessary.
• Rent items like robes and towels instead of buying new ones.
• Collaborate with production on the reuse/rehoming plans for costume pieces.
• Prioritize sustainable fashion brands and avoid fast fashion.
• Replace single-use plastic bags with reusable alternatives and choose recycled laundry and garment bags.
• Return used hangers and dry-cleaning bags, and select ecological cleaning products.

• Collaborate with the DOP on LED lighting to maintain a cooler set.
• Rent items like robes and towels.
• Coordinate with production on the reuse/rehoming of items such as wigs.
• Choose eco-friendly brands and products with sustainable packaging.
• Use digital tools like "Continuity Pro" for continuity and reduce single-use items.

• Use grid power and rechargeable batteries for powering equipment. If necessary, choose generators running on renewable fuels.
• Opt for digital reports and liaise with the DIT for data transfers.
• Reuse memory cards after ensuring data backup.