Lights, Camera, Action | Hollywood Highlights

Join Eleisha and Ali as they explore how Hollywood is making strides toward sustainability, both on and off the red carpet. From eco-friendly award shows to behind-the-scenes changes on set, this episode pulls back the curtain on the industry's efforts to reduce waste and carbon footprints. Plus, hear some fun insider stories, including Ali's days dressing future A-listers and Eleisha's personal connection to the Oscars.

Key Takeaways

• Sustainable Award Shows: LEED-certified venues, refillable water stations, digital tickets, and food donation programs are making events like the Oscars greener.
• Paperless Productions: Hollywood's push for digital scripts and paperwork is saving millions of pages each season, with a goal to make all sets paperless by 2030.
• Eco-Friendly Fashion: Celebrities are embracing rental services like Rent the Runway and repeating red carpet outfits to cut down on fast fashion waste.
• Celebrity Climate Advocates: Stars like James Cameron, Mark Ruffalo, Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, and Rihanna are using their platforms to champion environmental causes.
• Climate on Screen: Films like Avatar 2, Barbie, and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning are bringing climate issues into the spotlight, with tools like the Climate Reality Check measuring representation.
• Hopeful Movie Picks: Family-friendly and thought-provoking films with environmental themes include WALL-E, The Lorax, FernGully, Erin Brockovich, and documentaries like The Biggest Little Farm and Kiss the Ground.

Links

• Habits of Waste
• The Solutions Project
• Clara Lionel Foundation
• Rent the Runway
• Climate Reality Project
• Sync On Set
• Scriptation Nation Coalition
• Eleisha’s refillery and shop: mainlineshift.com
• Ali’s upcycling tips: @tiny_waste on social media

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What’s your favorite eco-friendly movie moment? Have you noticed greener choices on-screen? Share your picks and tag us @OneCanHopePodcast!