Excerpt from bonus materials for "Away We Go" highlighting the environmental practices implemented on the production, including: eliminating plastic water bottle use, and the use of hybrid vehicles and bio-diesel fuel.
A 2006 documentary film that explores the creation, limited commercialization, and subsequent destruction of the battery electric vehicle in the United States. The film explores the roles of automobile manufacturers, the oil industry, the US government, the Californian government, batteries, hydrogen vehicles, and consumers in limiting the development and adoption of this technology.
An inspiring documentary on the Cradle to Cradle design concept of the chemist Michael Braungart and the architect William McDonough. Winner of the Silver Dragon at the Beijing International Science Film Festival 2006.
This panel, co-hosted by the Paley Centre for Media and the Producers Guild of America, sponsored by NBC Universal, discusses the precedent-setting pilot project for carbon reduction and green production on a feature film. Note: Video has been posted with kind permission of The Paley Centre for Media.
An article appearing in the LA times about the Warner Bros feature "Valentine's Day" and the steps taken to save energy, reduce waste and recycle on set in order to lower the movie's carbon footprint and raise the bar for 'green filmmaking'.
LA Times Article by Phil Trounstine and Jerry Roberts - In what may be a risky political move, the GOP candidate for governor has come out strongly against the state's law on regulating greenhouse gas emissions.
LA Times Article by Susan Carpenter - Old TVs, cellphones and other electronics don't belong in the trash; they should be recycled.
Article by David Geffner appearing in the Third Quarter issue of the IATSE Bulletin in 2009 (see page 18)
A New York Times article about how electric bikes are rapidly replacing traditional bikes and motorcycles from China to San Francisco and Manhattan.
An article appearing in May 2009 issue of Studio/Monthly addressing new technology to increase energy efficiency and conservation.
An article appearing in the New York Times about some of the major lawsuits recently filed by environmental groups, lawyers and state officials against big producers of green house gases.
A website dedicated to the latest green gossip in show biz
Website with goal of helping non-profits, governments and businesses understand and communicate the environmental issues and solutions that face them.
Article about "green" cleaning product with potential applications, from the studio lot cleaning crew, through to uses in hotels, the production office, and on set.
June 24, 2009 article appearing in Variety's online Video Business newsletter.
Environmental news from California and beyond!
An article appearing in The Washington Post about President Obama's recent announcement concerning greenhouse gas emissions targets for the federal government.
Blog article reporting on the second of two panels focusing on environmental issues in the entertainment industry at the recent PGA "Produced By" Conference.
An interactive website where Alicia Silverstone and members can share inspiration and support each other in living "The Kind Life". The site is an extension of Alicia's book, The Kind Diet, about the benefits of a vegan diet.
A special report from The Hollywood Reporter looking at Hollywood in the age of environmentalism.
An article about a new coalition of scientists and representatives from the music industry focusing on the issues of global warming and clean energy solutions.
The "Green Report" from Video Business (A Variety Group Newsweekly)
Environmental Capital: Daily analysis of the business of the environment by The Wall Street Journal.
Eco-warrior Lauren Selman's blog of her adventures as a volunteer at the 2010 Winter Olympics in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.
A gateway to information and resources that promote positive environmental practices in BC's film and television production industry.
Website representing more than 20,000 green products and services with goal of enabling consumers to make environmentally conscious choices.
Helpful journal entries from former Vice President All Gore on the subject of climate change and global warming. For more information visit www.algore.com.
Website dedicated to the safe safe and secure electronic sharing of registered screenplays between writers and producers.
Website for nonprofit organization "GreenMotion" with commitment to the research, development, promotion, and use of efficient and renewable energy solutions.
Greenopia provides consumers with tools to make daily decisions that reduces their impact on the environment (including "green" business directories and rankings, product directories, community, news articles, blogs, and sustainability tips).
Instructables is a web-based documentation platform where passionate people share what they do and how they do it, and learn from and collaborate with others.
Some Are Getting Charged Up About A "Crazy Idea" To Transform How We Drive...
Rent a LIVING TREE this Christmas and have a live, potted tree delivered to your doorstep!
Website for Ohio's leading advocate for fresh air, clean water, and sustainable land use.
Website that helps businesses and individuals understand and reduce their environmental impact with renewable energy and other clean technology solutions.
Sierra Club Green is dedicated to helping people create a more sustainable home environment. Check out their low carbon diet calculator!
Looking for ways to get green? This website has tips on greening your summer BBQ, wedding and much more — so check out the new Green Living section on nature.org and find out how you can become an everyday environmentalist.
Media outlet website dedicated to driving the sustainability mainstream.
Website tool that calculates your individual "water footprint".
Website for networking group of professional women who are actively involved in the "green" movement.
An online magazine covering tools, models, and ideas for building a better future.
