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Film Sets Find New Life: EcoSet Tackles Production Waste
22 Apr
Summary
- EcoSet diverts film and TV production waste from landfills.
- Materials Oasis offers free supplies to non-profits and schools.
- Productions face costs for disposal, making EcoSet an alternative.
For 15 years, the Producers Guild's Green Production Guide has aimed to promote sustainable practices in film and television, yet waste management remains a challenge. Many productions opt for the immediate convenience of dumpsters, leading to significant landfill contributions.
EcoSet, a Los Angeles-based organization founded in 2009, offers a sustainable solution. Their warehouse serves as a hub for recycling sets and props from film, TV, music videos, and commercials. By providing materials through their Materials Oasis, EcoSet supports non-profits, schools, and other organizations with salvaged items.
This initiative functions as an alternative to waste disposal, charging productions fees that are comparable to landfill costs. For example, drop-offs start at $350 for a vanload. EcoSet also consults on zero-waste practices and facilitates the donation of leftover craft services meals.
Recent viral attention on platforms like TikTok has increased public interest in the Materials Oasis, though non-profits receive priority access. EcoSet emphasizes the importance of planning for material disposal, with a motto: 'with a game plan in place, it's not waste.'
