Encourage recycling on set, donate left over materials/supplies/food, encourage efficient energy use, don't leave production trucks idling, carpool to set, use alternative fuels and green products for set design. Use an environmentally friendly dry cleaner. Rent reusable metal scaffolding instead of wood. Most set construction materials can be donated or reused.
CATERING AND CRAFT SERVICES
Use biodegradable plates and cups if reusable is not an option, keep recycling bins nearby for cans and bottles, label your plastic water bottle and re-fill and reuse, avoid styrofoam, serve organic food, donate left over food.
MAGGIE'S LAYOUT BOARD (no web site)
Sells environmentally friendly layout board that rolls up and is reusable.
Contact Butch: 818.344.6601
ORGANIC FOOD
For a list of organic stores and farmers markets near you.
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
Provides a list of markets, restaurants, and retailers that carry sustainable seafood.
FILM AND TAPE STOCK AND EXPENDABLES RECYCLING
Don't just junk left over expendables... recycle them!
EXPENDABLES RECYCLING
Recycling and resale of expendable from Motion Picture productions.
LAMPTRACKER
A division of Waste Management, this website is the perfect source for finding out how and where to recycle your fluorescent lamps/bulbs.
The following vendors will buy unused raw stock and/or used high end videotapes; some recycle as well:
DR RAWSTOCK
800-323-4647
EDGEWISE MEDIA SERVICES
800-824-3130
EVS/EXPRESS VIDEO SUPPLY
818-552-4590
FILM EMPORIUM
323-464-5144
MEDIA DISTRIBUTORS
888-889-3130
MSE MEDIA SOLUTIONS
800-626-1955
TROPICAL MEDIA, INC.
818.955.8818
FOOD DONATIONS/FOOD BANKS/GOOD SAMARITAN ACT
Donate leftover food from your set ta local food bank for distribution throughout the community.
AMERICA'S SECOND HARVEST
One of the nation's largest hunger-relief associations. Accepts non-perishable food and perishable food only if it is sealed.
ANGEL HARVEST
Will pick-up food from catered events free of charge and deliver it to shelters in need.
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOODBANKS
This site offers a comprehensive list of food banks in California.
510.272.4435
FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Accepts perishable food only if it is sealed. Offers free pick-up usually within 24 hrs of placing the donation.
562.435.3577
GOOD SAMARITAN FOOD DONATION ACT
Information about and a direct link to the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act that explains the Good Faith Clause which covers individuals or businesses which donate food in good faith.
SET OPERATIONS
Use green powered generators while filming on location.
LINE204-GPG
Production equipment rental company with an exclusive line of bio-diesel generators which burn 60% cleaner than regular generators.
323-960-0113
NILA
NiLA produces an innovative LED lighting system that dramatically reduces energy use.
ON SET RECYCLING
Cut back on the footprint left by your production by recycling on set. Refill and reuse water bottles. Most set walls and set materials can be reused or donated.
HOLLYWOOD CINEMA PRODUCTION RESOURCES
Offers rental and/or purchase of props/set material; will pick up.
310.258.0123
LOONEY BINS
Provides storage containers for recycling as well as for waste disposal; delivered within 24 hours of being ordered.
1.800.LOONEY.BINS / 1.800.566.6392
MAGGIE'S LAYOUT BOARD (no web site)
Sells environmentally friendly layout board that rolls up and is reusable.
Contact Butch: 818.344.6601
RECYCLERS WORLD
Offers recycling for the following materials: Automotive, battery, non-ferrous metal, scrap and iron steel, exotic metals, glass/fiberglass, tire and rubber, food waste, wood, paper, liquid oils.
SAFE SETS RECYCLING CORP (no web site)
Non-profit referral service connecting productions that wish to donate set pieces to productions that can use them.
310.828.6477 safesets@earthlink.net
WASTE MANAGEMENT / TEMPORARY WASTE SERVICES
Offer temporary bins for waste as well as bins for construction and demolition materials recycling.
GREEN LUMBER
Using sustainably farmed lumber for set construction can greatly impact the environment in a positive way. Donate or reuse leftover wood and other materials.
FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
The FSC is an entity and logname to look for when shopping for green building materials. The FSC promotes responsible management of the world's forests.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Buy your building materials at one of their ReStores and proceeds go toward building habitat homes within the community. Or donate unused/reusable building materials.
HOMASOTE BUILDING MATERIALS
Homasote fiberboard is recycled and recyclable. They offer a range of products from sound barriers to N.C.F.R. Homasote, which is environmentally friendly structural board.
LANCE STANTON VANCE
CA distributor of Panel Source bran renewable/farmed lumber. Distributor of raw materials and domestic/imported hardwoods.
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
Use the link above to search for where to buy green building products near you such as FSC certified, SMARTWOOD and PANEL SOURCE green lumber products.
ROSENBERG GREEN BUILDING PRODUCTS
Use the link above to see a list of their certified environmentally friendly plywood and lumber products.
1.800.245.1115
SUSTAINABLE HARDWOODS NETWORK
Find a list of distributors of different sustainable hardwood products in California.
GREEN PRODUCTS - ART DEPARTMENT / SET DRESSING
Using green products such as low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints and sealants can help reduce the chemical emissions/output of your production. Dispose leftover paint properly. Props and set dressing can be donated to schools and non-profits after wrap.
SAFECOAT
Manufacturer of low toxin paints and building products. Use the link above to find a location near you. Visit the website to find a list of Safecoat products.
619-239-0321
TRANSPORTATION
GREEN POWER SOLUTIONS
Offers a full line of biodegradable products with oil and fuel additives that protects and reduces friction which virtually eliminates corrosion and offers substantial fuel savings.
VECTRIX
The first freeway-rated all electric maxi-scooter. This scooter plugs into any standard 110v outlet, is environmentally friendly, silent, and includes a reverse function and regenerative breaking.