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EMA Green Seal Checklist

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Please answer the following based on the steps taken to green your production.
 
1.0   General
1.1 A production-wide environmental statement and mission
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1.2 Offer incentives to staff and crew who join the environmental task force
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1.3 Create an action plan for energy sourcing for the length of the production
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1.4 Create an action plan for materials sourcing for the length of the production
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1.5 Create an action plan for transportation logistics for the length of the production
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1.6 Complete a carbon assessment / footprint
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1.7 Purhase carbon credits for carbon neutrality
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2.0   Energy Generation
2.1 100% Green utility power (RECs or local green power program)
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2.2 Enrolled in local and utility based green power program
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2.3 If applicable, choose one of the criteria below
2.4 If applicable, choose one of the criteria below
 
3.0   Energy Efficiency
3.1 A person responsible for making sure lights and electronics are turned off
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3.2 All internal building lights are compact fluorescent or LED
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3.3 No tungsten / incandescent lights on set (change to fluorescent, high-intensity discharge, etc.)
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3.4 General outdoor lighting is partially solar lights
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3.5 Trailers are retrofitted with energy efficient lighting and AC / heater systems
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4.0   Materials and Set
4.1 All wood-based products are FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified
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4.2 Reused set materials from another shoot
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4.3 Purchase carbon neutral materials
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4.4 Use recycled products
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4.5 Paints, lacquers, and sealants are low to no-VOC (volatile organic compounds)
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4.6 Paints, lacquers, and sealants are water based
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4.7 Set designed for disassembly of materials
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4.8 If applicable, choose one of the criteria below
 
5.0   Transportation
5.1 Rental and leased vehicles are hybrid or alternative fuels
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5.2 Policy, communications, and action to stop the idling of vehicles
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5.3 Bicycles available to staff
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5.4 All hotel bookings are in a hotel with a clearly stated environmental program
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5.5 A concerted effort was made to reduce private jet travel (replace with commercial air travel)
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5.6 Private jet travel is 100% replaced by commercial air travel
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5.7 If applicable, choose one of the criteria below
 
6.0   Office Operations
6.1 Sustainable sourcing program - recycled paper, plates, and waste material
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6.2 Double sided scripts / paperless distribution of scripts
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6.3 Only the updated sheets are printed during script changes
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6.4 Paperless production
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6.5 Green cleaning products
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6.6 Recycling bins placed next to ALL trashcans
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7.0   Catering and Craft Services
7.1 Purchase locally grown foods
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7.2 Purchase organically grown foods
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7.3 All untouched food donated to charity / sister organization
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7.4 Bottled water is replaced with water jugs
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7.5 Plastic bottles / non-disposable glasses and mugs are used
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8.0   Filming and Post Production
8.1 Rented electronic equipment so it will be maintained and reused
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8.2 Digital filming that uses no film
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8.3 Concerted effort to reduce use of courier / go digital
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8.4 Post production house recycles
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A value is required.
8.5 Post production house uses green power
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A value is required.
 
9.0   Education and Messaging
9.1 Office education campaign aimed at the crew
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9.2 Educational materials available in the actor's trailer
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9.3 Movie website leads visitors to information on sustainability
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9.4 DVD includes SPECIAL FEATURES on Green Production
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9.5 Part of the movie dialogue or action refers to the environment / sustainability
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10.0   Other
10.1 Innovation - Please list any unique green initiative not listed
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