Green filming

Tips

• Use low-VOC paints and sealants with a Green Seal certification
• Use recycled paints
• Use leftover paint as primer on new sets
• Recycle or properly dispose of leftover paint
• Donate old props and set dressings to schools and non-profits

Props/Set Dressings can be donated to:

• SCRAP - Scroungers' Center for Reusable Art Parts
• TMAX - Theatre Materials Exchange, an online resource to donate and receive theatre related materials and equipment

Resources

• Find locations where you can recycle and properly dispose of materials, supplies, batteries, and more

Tips

• Provide reusable bottles, plates, cups and cutlery or use biodegradable plates and cups
• Prominently display and label recycling bins and compost bins
• Label garbage cans “landfill” so users will think twice
• Refill and reuse your water bottle
• Avoid Styrofoam and plastic
• Serve organic and locally-grown food
• Donate leftover food

Food can be donated to:

• San Francisco Food Bank - Picks up nonperishable food donations
• Food Runners - Picks up excess perishable and prepared food for use in homeless shelters

Caterers

• Work of Art Catering
• McCall Catering

Tips

• Stock chlorine-free toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues
• Use cleaning agents low in VOC’s
• Stock paper products with post-consumer recycled content
• Set printing and copying devices defaults to double sided printing
• Recycle all paper
• Buy green office supplies
• Use florescent lamps low in mercury
• Buy bulk snacks instead of individually wrapped snacks
• Use a water cooler in place of bottled water
• Institute an “office mug” policy instead of providing disposable cups
• Recycle cans, bottles toner cartridges and batteries
• Recycle electronics
• Sell or donate usable electronics supplies and furniture
• Find out where to recycle or properly dispose of E-waste, lightbulbs, batteries and other hazardous materials
• Turn off and unplug electronics at the end of each day

Office supply companies

• The Green Office
• Treecycle

Janitorial supply companies

• Shine Facility Services
• Kimberly-Clark