GREEN PRODUCTION TOOLKIT - Irish Film Board

WATER: HEATING, APPLIANCES,WASTEWATERUse energy-efficient appliances (refrigerators,dishwashers, etc)Ensure that washing machines and dishwashers areused with full loads or use economy settingsTurn your thermostat downWhere possible use the cold wash settingUse environmentally friendly cleaning productsDiscourage staff from leaving water runningIdentify and prevent hazardous substances fromentering wastewater and stormwater systemsWASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLINGProvide adequate facilities for recycling paper, glass,aluminium, plastic and cardboardRaise staff awareness about recycling facilities in theoffice and on locationCollect organic waste and convert it to compost in a binReplace disposable products with durable alternativesSupport products with recycled contentAsk suppliers to take back packaging for large itemssuch as computers and furnitureRecycle printer cartridgesUse rechargeable batteries and dispose of batteriesproperlyMonitor the amount of waste going to landfillsProvide reusable, recyclable and/or biodegradableserving products, instead of Styrofoam and plasticproductsRecycle redundant computers, monitors and printersReturn redundant mobile phones, batteries and paintto retailers for recyclingDispose of any unavoidable waste safelyArt/Set Decoration/ConstructionSell or donate unwanted set materials to localtheatres, schools, acting schools or otherproductions before opting for disposalUse charities that are willing to pick up, recycle andreuse materialsWhere appropriate select paint and products withenvironmentally friendly labelsDispose of paints and other hazardous materials in aresponsible mannerWhere appropriate select products withenvironmentally friendly labelsUse recycled wood or wood from managed forestsRent or lease larger items such as furniture andcomputers as an alternative to purchasingCamera and SoundUnplug video players, television monitors andother similar equipmentWhen purchasing or renting equipment askabout energy-efficient alternatives or enquireabout more efficient ways to use the equipmentWhere quality allows, use digital processes forfilming and sound recordingAvoid sending waste film to landfills byasking your supplier about recycling or otherecofriendly optionsCateringEncourage the use of reusable cutlery, plates andcups rather than using disposable itemsBuy organic and locally grown food to help offsetgreenhouse gas emissions and other pollutantsassociated with the transportation of foodApply fair trade principles when selecting importedfood products e.g. coffee, tea, chocolate and bananasEnsure that recycling facilities are available onlocation, for plastic, glass, cans and metalsUse lunch locations as places to post notices andinform cast and crew of good environmental practicesEncourage the use of personal travel mugs todiscourage the consumption of disposable waxedpaper cupsDispose of liquid wastes, like cooking oil, at approveddisposal sites; DO NOT use storm drainsCostumePurchase second-hand or recycled clothing andaccessories when appropriateSupport Irish designers and manufacturers withenvironmental credentialsAvoid the use of garments and accessories made fromendangered speciesRepair and alter garments rather than buying newAvoid clothes requiring dry-cleaning processesPrefer dry-cleaners who use energy-efficient machinesand do not use the solvent perchloroethyleneRe-use coat hangers and plastic garment coversStore and recycle garments/costumes when possible... Reduce ... Reuse ... Recycle ..