When you watched the Academy Awards this year, do you know how green it really was? Our aim is to be more environmentally friendly with every show, and that means constant progress in ways you might not expect. For today's Green Filmmaking spotlight, here are just a few examples of how we're watching our global footprint...
- Recycled material is used to create the sets, flats, and fabrications for the show.
- Thanks to encouragement to power suppliers, tailpipe emissions related to the production of the show have been reduced by 80% since 1994.
- In 2010, the Oscars was the first show to use hydrogen fuel cell technology provided by Saunders Electric. This zero-emission method is used to power everything from construction lights to metal detectors.
- The 84th Academy Awards held in 2012 was the first to use an uninterrupted power supply system, or Synchronous UPS System. This eliminates the need to run a backup generator at the same time and uses only power already generated by the utility company.
- All Academy members get to vote, and we're in the process of implementing electronic voting to cut down on paper ballots and mail waste.
- The red carpet itself is recycled! Every year, the famous one you see gets a makeover and makes a starring appearance each year at the show.
- Paper use is also being phased out as much as possible during the production of the show itself, with digital distribution taking on a stronger presence.
- Every year, renowned chef Wolfgang Puck treats attendees to the lavish Governors Ball after the show. His special menu includes a wide variety of fresh produce and sustainable food choices.
What steps do you take to go green at home?
