Use eco-sensitive cleaning materials, hire and reuse clothes and costumes. Use biodegradable products and purchase in bulk.

  • Re-use or rent clothes and costumes rather than purchasing new clothes.
  • Reuse coat hangers and plastic garment covers
  • Repair and alter garments rather than buying new items.
  • Purchase clothes made out of organic cotton or other natural and renewable materials.
  • Source locally made clothes and materials.
  • Use environmentally friendly dry cleaners when cleaning clothes and costumes (i.e. cleaners that use  non-toxic alternatives to perchloroethylene).
  • Use non-toxic dyes, environmentally friendly detergents, chemicals and cleaning products.
  • Donate clothing and materials to non-profit organizations (e.g., schools, shelters, etc.) at the end of production.
  • Use energy efficient cleaning equipment e.g. washing machines and irons.

Make-Up/Hair/Prosthetics

  • Use biodegradable hair and make-up products.
  • Use products that minimise the use of chemicals.
  • Use CFL light bulbs in make-up tables to reduce energy use.
  • Avoid the use of aerosols containing ozone-depleting substances.
  • Have recycling bins readily available to make-up staff.
  • Purchase in bulk where possible.

WARDROBE AND MERCHANDISING DIRECTORY
Please note that we are not endorsing, favouring or recommending these companies but are providing them for your information only.  You should investigate each company’s environmental policy and practices before engaging their services.  Please send any suggestions for additions or deletions to this list to greenupdates@bskyb.com

REMARKABLE
REVOLVE-UK
ECOINCENTIVES
RECYCLED BUSINESS GIFTS
IF SOLUTIONS
THE HEMP TRADING COMPANY
CERTAINTY ORGANIC
EPONA
BAM
IF SOLUTIONS

PACKAGING AND DISPOSABLES
LONDON BIO-PACKAGING
BIO-SUPPLIES
NORTHERN ENVIRONMENTAL