In a bid to go green, some Hollywood bigwigs are swapping their private jets for public transport and opting for beef-free caterers. The film industry is taking steps towards sustainability, but it's not just the stars who are getting in on the act.
Behind the scenes, women like Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu are working tirelessly to redistribute food waste from film sets to those in need. Their organisation, Every Day Action, now redistributes over 80,000 meals a year and has even worked with big studios like Warner Bros and Disney.
Meanwhile, Emma Chaplin and Kate Allan have set up PropUp, a non-profit that rehomes and recycles props and sets from popular TV shows. The duo claims it's not just about saving the planet but also creating life-changing items for people in need - be it a belt to help someone wear something comfortable or a rucksack to aid children escaping domestic violence.
The statistics are staggering, with some productions reducing their pollution by as much as 80%. It's not just film sets that are getting greener either, with women like Danielle Mulder and Sara Peacock leading the charge at the BBC and S4C respectively.
One of the biggest challenges facing these eco initiatives is overcoming preconceptions about what they do. "It's not rocket science," says Emma Chaplin, but it does require a bit of creativity - such as reusing flavoured condoms from a show set or turning a bag of 200 assorted items into something useful for a local outreach programme.
As the industry continues to push for sustainability, there are also initiatives like Green Rider and Albert working behind the scenes. While not all productions are getting on board, those that are making changes are having a significant impact - both on the environment and in the community.
One of these examples is Every Day Action's industry driver programme, which offers supplementary income to people starting out in the entertainment business. This initiative works because the team behind it understand set protocols and timings, allowing them to read site maps with ease - without getting starstruck by their A-list counterparts.
The ultimate goal for every one of these eco initiatives is not only reducing waste but also inspiring grassroots action. And while there's still a long way to go, it's heartening to see the film industry taking its first steps towards a greener future.
Behind the scenes, women like Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu are working tirelessly to redistribute food waste from film sets to those in need. Their organisation, Every Day Action, now redistributes over 80,000 meals a year and has even worked with big studios like Warner Bros and Disney.
Meanwhile, Emma Chaplin and Kate Allan have set up PropUp, a non-profit that rehomes and recycles props and sets from popular TV shows. The duo claims it's not just about saving the planet but also creating life-changing items for people in need - be it a belt to help someone wear something comfortable or a rucksack to aid children escaping domestic violence.
The statistics are staggering, with some productions reducing their pollution by as much as 80%. It's not just film sets that are getting greener either, with women like Danielle Mulder and Sara Peacock leading the charge at the BBC and S4C respectively.
One of the biggest challenges facing these eco initiatives is overcoming preconceptions about what they do. "It's not rocket science," says Emma Chaplin, but it does require a bit of creativity - such as reusing flavoured condoms from a show set or turning a bag of 200 assorted items into something useful for a local outreach programme.
As the industry continues to push for sustainability, there are also initiatives like Green Rider and Albert working behind the scenes. While not all productions are getting on board, those that are making changes are having a significant impact - both on the environment and in the community.
One of these examples is Every Day Action's industry driver programme, which offers supplementary income to people starting out in the entertainment business. This initiative works because the team behind it understand set protocols and timings, allowing them to read site maps with ease - without getting starstruck by their A-list counterparts.
The ultimate goal for every one of these eco initiatives is not only reducing waste but also inspiring grassroots action. And while there's still a long way to go, it's heartening to see the film industry taking its first steps towards a greener future.
. Don't get me wrong, it's great to see people like Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu making a difference with Every Day Action, but have you seen the threads here? So many spam posts and people asking for free advice on how to make a viral video 
. Can we please just focus on the content? And what's up with all these women who are single-handedly saving the planet? It feels like a bunch of feel-good stories without any real depth or nuance 
. Give me something more than just "Oh, Emma Chaplin is reusing props and it's so inspiring!" 
Can we have some actual analysis or critique around here? 
I think it's awesome to see big names in the film industry making a conscious effort to live more sustainably 
. It's not just about the A-listers who are flying private jets and eating vegan meals, but also the amazing people behind the scenes like Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu, who are really making a difference 
. And I love that there are initiatives like PropUp that can turn old props into life-changing items for people in need 
. It's all about creativity and thinking outside the box 
. The stats are impressive, with some productions reducing their pollution by 80% – that's huge! 
I think it's kinda weird that everyone's so quick to judge these eco initiatives as just "stars being pretentious" but really, they're doing some pretty cool stuff behind the scenes. Like, have you seen the stats on food waste reduction? 80k meals a year is no joke! And Props Up's work with rehousing and recycling sets is actually super inspiring. It's not about them trying to save the planet from their private jets or whatever, it's about using their resources to make a positive impact. 
theyre not just recycling props but also creating items that make a real difference in ppl's lives like who doesnt need a comfy belt or a rucksack lol
I'd love to see some concrete numbers on the actual impact of their eco-initiatives.
I'd want to see some financials before I get too excited about this.
And how does it compare to other industries?
but seriously though, these initiatives are taking sustainability to the next level and i'm here for it!
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They're finally acknowledging their impact on the planet and making changes. It's awesome to see women like Hillary Cohen and Samantha Luu using their skills to make a real difference. 
That's genius! I wish more people would think outside the box like Emma Chaplin and Kate Allan. 
It just goes to show that even small changes can add up.
they're not just about saving the planet but also making a real difference in people's lives 
props up is genius btw who knew you could turn old props into rucksacks for charity?