ecofixr resource hub

Welcome to the Ecofixr Resource Hub—a growing library dedicated to sustainability in film, theater, and events, with a special focus on the under-reported Midwest. Here, you’ll find research papers, sustainability impact reports, educational opportunities, and other essential resources to deepen your understanding of sustainability and Ecofixr’s services.

Designed for everyone from producers to production assistants, this hub offers valuable insights to inspire productions and events to reduce environmental impact, cut wasteful costs, and create a positive footprint in our unique region. Check back regularly as we update and expand these resources to support your journey toward meaningful change in the Midwest and beyond.

Chicago Sustainability Research Paper 2024

Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024 Sustainability Impact Report

Filmmaker Showcase: K. Sazonova

Ecofixr Champions New Recycling & Compost Mandate

Guidelines & Tools

Below are links to industry guidelines and tools. (click on the title to follow the link)

Green the Bid is a grassroots initiative and community created to support the advertising industry in shifting to zero-waste, carbon neutral, sustainable and regenerative practices. There site has a wealth of resources and tips, including a complete green production manual for brands/clients, advertising agencies, productions, post-production, crew members, and vendors. We are proud members of this organization and highly recommend their best practices.

Green Production Guide A comprehensive list of relevant sustainable production actions broken out by department and category.

DGA’s PRO-TIPS FOR CLIMATE ACTION
These comprehensive Pro-Tips guides offer practical recommendations across all stages of production to enable Directors and their teams to adopt environmentally sustainable best practices seamlessly into their workflows.

albert is the leading screen industry organisation for environmental sustainability. They offer online tools, training, events, practical guidance and thought leadership to all screen industry professionals with the aim of helping them to identify and act upon opportunities on and off screen that will lead to effective climate action. albert is a BAFTA owned and industry backed organisation.