Touring Green: Green Practices in Theatre Part 6
Touring entertainment productions travel millions of miles every year. The trucks moving much of the equipment for these productions burn diesel fuel, emitting thousands of tons of carbon dioxide, a leading contributor to the climate crisis. However, touring green is still possible if you take these steps.
Sound: Green Practices in Theatre Part 5
Sound design can go green, too. Reducing your production’s electronic waste can save money and reduce the use of hazardous materials.
Waste Reduction: Green Practices in Theatre Part 2
Information compiled and written by Veronica Flesher There are many ways your production can cut down on waste, promote recycling and composting programs, and find ways to reuse items. The best way to cut down your waste stream and minimize waste costs is to reduce the amount of materials you need to discard. Minimize waste […]
Energy Efficient Lighting: Green Practices in Theatre Part 1
There are a number of ways your production can improve the energy efficiency of the theatre, offices, dressing rooms, and other backstage areas. Switching to energy efficient lighting is one way for theatres to have a positive impact on the environment as well as lower energy costs. For an additional list of energy efficiency tips, visit NRDC’s Energy Efficiency page.