Sustainability
Climate Version of Bechdel Test Released and Applied to This Year’s Oscars Nominees, with ‘Barbie’ and ‘Nyad’ Among Passing Films
Good Energy, a story consultancy that aims to simplify climate representation on screen, has teamed up with Colby College’s Buck Lab for Climate and Environment to release the Climate Reality Check — a tool to measure the representation of climate change on screen. It is inspired by the popular Bechdel-Wallace Test, which measures the representation […]
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Laura Dern Honored at EMA Awards, Calls for New Approach to Climate Conversation: “The Difference Between Saving America and Scolding It”
After a strike-related delay, the Environmental Media Association held its 33rd annual awards gala on Saturday, recognizing Hollywood productions for their sustainability efforts both onscreen and behind the scenes. Avatar: The Way of Water, Extrapolations, Unstable and documentary Common Ground were among the night’s winners, with Laura Dern also being recognized with the EMA Ongoing […]
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Leonardo DiCaprio Helps Push the Luxury Watch World Toward a Sustainable Future
Status watches have lagged categories like fine jewelry and designer accessories when it comes to offering sustainable talking points, but lately they’re catching up. And make no mistake, clients are listening. “I don’t know that it’s the ultimate decision-making factor, but clients are aware,” says Scott Meller, president of L.A.’s Feldmar Watch Co., which carries […]
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LP Becomes Ambassador of Sustainable Jeanswear Brand Coreva Design by Candiani Denim
Candiani Denim has unveiled the first jeanswear brand with natural, biodegradable yet stretchy fabric ever produced and distributed to date. Coreva Design, the name of the new line, takes advantage of the elastic properties of a plant material, derived from natural rubber, to provide comfort without having to resort to the use of synthetic yarns. […]
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Bill Nye to Give Fireside Chat at Emerson Collective’s First-Ever Climate Science Fair
Emerson Collective, the social change organization led by Laurene Powell Jobs, is hosting the first-ever Climate Science Fair from Sept. 20- 23 during Climate Week NYC, with a special appearance by Bill Nye. The four-day interactive event will take place along Manhattan’s iconic High Line and showcase groundbreaking climate solutions, performances and hands-on workshops from entrepreneurs, scientists and artists. The […]
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Quinta Brunson, Daniels Talk Embracing Environmentalism on Screen and on Set: “We Have to Be Really Precise With What We’re Doing”
Jane Fonda, Quinta Brunson and Daniels, aka Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, were among the stars who took part in the 2023 Hollywood Climate Summit on Thursday, leading conversations about environmentalism in their projects and the culture at large. Held at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, the two-day conference kicked off with keynote conversation […]
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Quinta Brunson, Stephanie Hsu Join 2023 Hollywood Climate Summit Lineup
A star-studded lineup will come out to support the planet at this month’s Hollywood Climate Summit, with Quinta Brunson and Stephanie Hsu among the new speakers set to join previously announced participants Jane Fonda and Daniels (Kwan and Scheinert). The 2023 Hollywood Climate Summit will feature two formal conference days, presented with the Academy of […]
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Jane Fonda, Jason Momoa and Joaquin Phoenix Among Stars Calling on President Biden to Limit Plastic Production
Stars including Jane Fonda, Jason Momoa, Joaquin Phoenix, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Rosario Dawson and Adam McKay are using their platforms to speak out about the climate crisis, joining Greenpeace USA to issue an open letter to President Biden calling for him to strengthen the United States’ position on the Global Plastics Treaty. The letter, […]
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When Sustainability Is Inspirational: Star Stylists Reveal Favorite Red Carpet Looks That Wowed
As part of a spotlight series on sustainability and celebrity dressing timed to the opening of the Cannes Film Festival on May 16, THR highlights the best green-friendly looks ever seen on the Cannes red carpet and reports on the most innovative new eco-conscious fabrics. THR also spoke with top stylists to talk about the […]
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Confused Over Which Fabrics Are the Most Sustainable? Stylists and Eco-Experts Reveal the Best Choices to Make on the Red Carpet
Climate advocate and writer Sophia Li believes the fashion world is on the cusp of an “innovation boom.” Li — who attended the 2023 Green Carpet Fashion Awards in March wearing an architectural corset by sister-run vegan label Felder Felder made from a leather-like material created from mango waste from Fruitleather Rotterdam — sees lab-created […]
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How Studios Are Making Sustainability the Default
This story is part of The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Sustainability Issue (click here to read more). HBO Green HBO Green’s overall aim is to lower the carbon footprint and implement sustainable practices across all production. But specific to HBO and HBO Max, all of the company’s scripted fiction shows where they are the lead producer […]
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The Environmental Cost of Red Carpet Fashion
This story is part of The Hollywood Reporter’s 2023 Sustainability Issue (click here to read more). Luxury brands often detail the effort required to create a red carpet outfit. Take Zendaya’s strapless rose Valentino confection, orchestrated by now-retired stylist Law Roach, for the SAG Awards last month. As Valentino designer Pierpaolo Piccioli noted in a […]
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