Harmful substances are lurking in paper cups, pizza boxes, and other food packaging. The industrial chemicals PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are present in paper, cosmetics, textiles, carpets, and even foam from fire-extinguishers. Via air, waste, and sewage, these substances … Read more
Category Archives: Waste
Green film production in European regions
The Fourth Edition of the CineRegio Green Report is available as a digital edition. This report provides an overview of environmentally friendly efforts and practices taken by 15 regional film funds members of CineRegio – the network 49 film funds … Read more
Bring your own cup
Sustainable exhibition stand construction, vegetarian food. climate-neutral travel,, and waste prevention are stated goals set forth in the Sustainable Manifesto. The European Film Market (EFM) is set to make the Berlinale’s film market more eco-friendly. For EFM Director Matthijs Wouter … Read more
Green Film Production 2.0@Berlinale
Green Film Production 2.0: Beyond reusable coffee cups is the topic of the Green Film Shooting panel discussion at the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety on the occasion of the Berlin International Film Festival, … Read more
Green networking is growing
Best practices of green production, the need for training and tools as well as financial support are topics that are discussed by filmmakers all across Europe. In the fall 2019, Green Film Shooting participated with speeches and moderation at international … Read more
First green production in Latvia
Rome Film Fest and MIA start green actions
For the first time, the Rome Film Fest as well as the MIA market took some actions that reduce the environmental impact of the event. The 14th edition of the Rome Film Fest started the "Go Plastic Free” initiative to … Read more
Set in New York
When the Emmy® and Golden Globe® award winning actress Rachel Brosnahan walks on stage as Miriam “Midge” Maisel to perform stand-up comedy in the series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, we’re back in New York City in the late 1950’s. … Read more
Sustainability and cinema in Venice
A series of sustainability events took place at the 76th edition of the Venice International Film Festival. The independent festival sidebar Venice Days presented the world premiere of the documentary The Great Green Wall which follows activists that are … Read more
Clothing from coconuts, shoes from coffee
Wearable fashion garments made from liquid food waste and vegan sneakers made from coffee plants and grounds may become game changers for the fashion industry. Innovation in textile production processes is urgently needed because of the industry’s immense carbon footprint. … Read more