A TEN POINT SUMMARY

1. START EARLY
• Get to know the recycling centers around your operation.
• Discuss your project with an-environmental consultant.
• Make a plan!

2. CONSERVE AND RECYCLE PAPER
•Set up recycling bins in your office and locations.

3. BUY RECYCLED PAPER
• Research your options. Some brands to get started with are:
CROSS POINT (10% post, 40% pre-consumer)
HAMMERMILL SAVINGS DP (10% post, .40% pre-consumer)
HAMMERMILL UNITY DP (50% post, 50% pre-consumer)

4. CONSERVE ENERGY
• Replace light bulbs with compact fluorescent bulbs.
• Use rechargeable batteries.
• Conserve energy in transportation choices.

5. REDUCE WASTE AND RECYCLE ALL MATERIALS
• Set up recycling bins for all materials.
• Get everyone to use their own mug, bag, etc, when ordering out. Everyone can have an impact if they become responsible for their own situations.

6. USE NONTOXIC BIODEGRADABLE CLEANERS
• Stop buying brand name toxic cleaners. Natural cleaners do the same job without toxic residue.

7. DISPOSE OFTOXIC SUBSTANCES SAFELY
• Make arrangements in advance.

8. DONATE LEFTOVERS AND SUPPLIES
• Leftover food and materials can be donated to community organizations and production houses.

9. GOOD NUTRITION AND PERSONAL CARE
• Learn about the social, political, and health impact of food choices.
• Choose natural cruelty-free personal care products.

10. DISSEMINATE INFORMATION
• Give out information to the crew to help them get interest-ed in cleaning up the filmmaking process.
• Read the histories and philosophies that form the environmental movement.