On Apr 19, 12:14 am, Garondo Marondo <Classic.Mr.H...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
> LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Hollywood's major television and film studios on
> Friday unveiled a guidebook with rules they plan to follow to try to
> reduce their carbon footprint and workplace waste.
>
> In late 2006, university research here charged that the film industry
> was a major source of pollution in the sprawling megalopolis, topped
> only by oil refineries.
>
> So this "Best Practices Guide for Green Production" announced by the
> Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) is aimed at improving the
> industry's record and reputation.
>
> "A new norm is emerging in which eco-friendly practices are best
> business practices, and ... behind the scenes, every major studio is
> getting in on the act," said MPAA chief Dan Glickman.
>
> The guide offers ideas for environmentally responsible approaches to
> issues as diverse as filming on sets, trans****t, post-production work
> and even hair and makeup.
>
> "Hollywood's film studios have come a long way since they started
> recycling in the 1970s," said Gary Petersen, environmental member of
> the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
>
> "Studios' waste reduction and recycling efforts are having a real
> impact on reducing greenhouse g***** and they have implemented many
> other responsible practices that showcase how the private business
> sector can contribute to sustainability," he added.
>
> http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080418/ennew_afp/entertainmentusfilmenv...
Note to studios: C02 is NOT a pollutant.
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