State of New Mexico
Office of the Governor
Bill Richardson, Governor
December 7, 2006
For immediate release
Governor Bill Richardson Announces
"Green Filmmaking" Best Practices
Santa Fe - Governor Bill Richardson today released his initial recommendations on "Green Filmmaking" practices for film and television projects shooting in New Mexico. The program consists of a list of voluntary steps a production can take to limit its impact on the environment and maximize its benefit to the community.
"New Mexico continues to find ways to lead the film and television production industry in innovative practices and incentives," said Governor Richardson. "Our green filmmaking program shows our commitment to respecting and protecting our state’s natural resources while aggressively growing this industry. We’ll continue to add to and refine the program as we go along but this is a terrific start."
Eric Witt, the governor’s Director of Media Arts and Entertainment Development, explained the structure of the initiative. "Our program is simple," said Witt. "First, help educate filmmakers about environmentally sensitive materials and practices that are either cost-neutral or in some cases even cost-savers. Second, provide productions with contacts to local suppliers of these goods and services, as well as encourage the local business communities to step in where new opportunities arise such as providing recyclable materials pick-up services for set locations. Third, consider limited financial sweeteners such as waiving certain permit fees for productions that adopt these practices – although I stress that New Mexico already has the most progressive financial production incentive program in the country so this is probably the least critical element. Clearly education and connecting productions with the appropriate resources are the key ingredients."
Paul Haggis, writer/director/producer of In the Valley of Elah, currently filming in Albuquerque, is a strong environmental advocate and a board member of the Environmental Media Association (EMA) in Los Angeles. "We are proud to be one of the first New Mexico productions to practice environmentally conscious filmmaking," said Haggis. "In addition to using fuel-efficient vehicles, using biodegradable products, and implementing an extensive recycling program, we have contracted with a local food bank to donate all of our contained and unused food on a daily basis.
"We look forward to playing a part in implementing New Mexico’s Green Filmmaking Program. We think it’s a great example for other states to follow as well," said Haggis.
3:10 to Yuma, a feature film shooting in Santa Fe and starring Russell Crowe, has also put green filmmaking into practice. On top of donating lumber to a local charity organization, they are also providing their leftover food to a Santa Fe food bank on a daily basis. The production estimates that the food bank will have received thousands of meals by the time filming has ended.
"3:10 to Yuma is very happy to be one of the first productions to participate in Governor Richardson’s new Green Filmmaking Program. We are continually looking for additional ways to contribute to these efforts," said Location Manager, Mike Fantasia.
Says EMA president, Debbie Levin, "We’re very excited that New Mexico wants to step up and lead the way for green production."
PROGRAM INFORMATION
New Mexico’s Green Filmmaking Initiative is a voluntary program to encourage environmentally sensitive film & television production, built around three principles:
- Educate and Encourage productions in the use of environmentally sensitive production materials and techniques.
- Provide resources for green materials and services.
- Incentivize the use of green materials and techniques where necessary.
Educate & Encourage: The New Mexico Film Office will offer educational materials to productions about the use of alternative materials and environmentally friendly practices in the production office and on-set. This would include information on: recycling; purchasing locally made and/or organic products; donating unused/unwanted items to local school, church or animal welfare organizations; using non-toxic/low-toxic supplies and paints; leasing hybrid/electric vehicles; using biodiesel for generators; using alternative and biofuels for all other vehicles; water management/rainwater harvesting; and waste reduction techniques, among others.
We will provide all productions with a "Green Information Packet" explaining the financial and functional benefits of being eco-friendly – not just for the production but for the community and overall environment.
A Green Filmmaking working group has provided Governor Richardson with preliminary guidelines for building the Green Filmmaking program (see below). The administration will continue to explore new ways to inform and encourage environmentally sensitive productions and examine new business opportunities created through servicing these productions. For example, providing on-location pick-up services for recyclable or unused materials and food is one way the business community and/or private sector can fill anticipated needs.
A voluntary New Mexico Green Filmmaking certification program will also be offered to key production personnel such as Production Managers, Coordinators and other department heads interested in more intensive training in green production. This certification will further awareness and dissemination of information throughout the production community.
Resources: The New Mexico Film Office will supply contacts for environmentally friendly production goods and services through print and on-line resources, encouraging local purchasing where available (see attached).
Incentives: New Mexico already offers the most comprehensive film and television production incentive package in the nation. We will consider additional financial benefits, such as waiving certain permit fees, for productions that adhere to the principles of the green production program.
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MAKING YOUR NEW MEXICO PRODUCTION GREEN
Preliminary Recommendations
**NOTE: THE VENDOR LISTS BELOW ARE NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND ARE FOR SAMPLE PURPOSES ONLY. THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO DOES NOT ENDORSE PRIVATE THIRD PARTY VENDORS**
BUY ECO-FRIENDLY AND GO NON-TOXIC
- Purchase recyclable products or products sold in recyclable packaging.
- Instead of using endangered rainforest hardwood (meranti/lauan), buy renewable/sustainable building materials for set construction.
- Use recycled, non-toxic and unbleached supplies (cleaning, building and office), soap, toilet paper, plates and tissue, cups, office paper, pencils, low-emission paints/chemicals, etc.
- Avoid the use of Styrofoam and other non-biodegradable products. Select caterers that do the same.
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· Bioshield Paint Company: www.bioshieldpaint.com or (505) 438-3448 · Advanced Janitor Supply 1583 Pacheco Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505, · http://www.lamontanitacoop.com/ · www.wildoats.com Wendy (505) 350-2843 · Albuquerque Hardwood Lumber Company, 4100 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, · Stock Building Supply, 8200 Jefferson St. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113 · Bond Paint Company, 3201 Candelaria Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, · Rextel Coatings Corporation, 2416 Comanche Rd. NE Ste. A, Albuquerque, · Sandia Office Supply, 3831 Singer Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 · Midway Office Supply Centers, 5900 Midway Park Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, · Office Depot, 1409 N Renaissance Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 · Trader Joe’s, 8929 Holly Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122, (505) 796-0311 · Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers, 4420 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, |
BUY LOCAL
Purchasing locally produced products (building materials, used merchandise, organic food from local farmers) not only contributes to the economy, it also reduces additional energy use associated with transportation.
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· http://www.santafefarmersmarket.com/ (505)983-4098 · http://www.lamontanitacoop.com/ · www.wildoats.com Wendy (505) 350-2843 · Sunflower Market, 10701 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114 · Sandia Office Supply, 3831 Singer Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109 |
Recycled/Green building supplies
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· Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity Restore: www.santafehabitat.org or · www.bioshieldpaint.com (505) 438-3448 · Albuquerque Hardwood Lumber Company, 4100 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, · Bond Paint Company, 3201 Candelaria Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, · Rextel Coatings Corporation, 2416 Comanche Rd. NE Ste. A, Albuquerque, |
Green Building/Landscaping Experts
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· www.palosantodesigns.com (505) 670-4236 · New Mexico Roots Down (505) 770-8871 · Santa Fe Tree Farm: (505) 984-2888 · www.kregerdesignbuild.com (505) 660-9391 · www.casasofsantafe.com (505) 670-5001
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Green Building/Sustainable Living Education
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· Ecoversity www.ecoversity.org (505) 424-9797 · www.sfccnm.edu SFCC: (505) 428-1000 · www.comeonhome.biz (505) 424-3355 · www.seedopenu.org (505) 792-2900
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Green Set Design supplies
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· http://casanaturainc.com/ (505) 820-7634 · www.comeonhome.biz (505) 424-3355
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Restorative efforts
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· http://www.plantsofthesouthwest.com/ Albuquerque (505) 344-8830 and Santa Fe (505) 438-8888
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RECYCLE, REUSE AND CONSERVE
- Recycle when possible: paper, cans, glass, cardboard, plastics, batteries, tires and wood.
- Contract with caterers/food suppliers that use recyclable or biodegradable serving containers, kitchenware, etc.
- Provide recycling bins in production offices and on set.
- Contract with a recycling service.
- Recycle sets/donate all unused or unwanted items (food, props, office supplies) to local charities, schools, animal welfare organizations, etc.
- Conserve materials: use Tablet PCs, digital dailies, reuse office paper and drinking cups, make double-sided prints and copies, turn off lights when not in use.
- Contact food banks that donate to local shelters, or contact shelters directly, to pick up leftovers from packaged food, food used as props, and contained catered meals.
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· In Santa Fe, to set up recycling pick up: 1st – Call City of Santa Fe billing department, (505) 955-4333; 2nd Call Solid Waste Management, (505) 955-2200, to get containers and set up pick up · In Albuquerque, to set up recycling pick up: Luther Clayton (505) 761-8154 or Michael Holton (505) 761-8142 · In these and other NM areas, to find recycling resources visit New Mexico Recycling Coalition: www.recyclenewmexico.com · Santa Fe County Drop-off Centers, including drop off for yard waste, scrap metal, scrap wood: www.santafecounty.org or (505) 955-3010 · Santa Fe: Paper Recycle and More (Commercial pick-up service) (505) 982-9504 · Santa Fe: Pinon Fast Print (recycled paper): (505) 982-1777 · Santa Fe: Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station (505) 424-1850 http://www.co.santafe.nm.us/departments/public_works/solidwaste/ · Albuquerque: Bernalillo County Transfer Station, 2400 Broadway, SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, Phone: (505) 224-1640 Fax: (505) 224-1699 Email: kmckibben@bernco.gov Station located at 711 Old Hwy 66 & State Road 333, · Food Donations in Santa Fe and other Northern New Mexico areas: The Food Depot, 1222 Siler Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507, Phone (505) 471-1633, FAX (505) 471-2025 www.thefooddepot.org · St. Elizabeth Shelter 804 Alarid Street, Santa Fe, NM 87505, tel (505) 982-6611, fax (505) 982-5347, info@steshelter.org, www.steshelter.org · Non-prepared food, fresh food and vegetables donations in Albuquerque: Roadrunner Food Bank, 2645 Baylor Drive SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, Phone: (505) 247-2052, Fax: (505) 242-6471 email: info@rrfb.org, www.rrfb.org · Prepared food donation: Joy Junction, 4500 2nd St. SW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87125, 1-800-924-0569 or 1-877-JOY-JUNCTION. For donation receipt inquires, you can call our business office Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm: (505) 438-6073 or for others, a directory of other homeless centers: http://www.unm.edu/~willow/homeless/services.html · For prepared food, go to http://www.nmfoodbanks.org/BernalilloAgencies.asp · Earth Day Recycling Company, 112 Headingly Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, (505) 232-9211 · All-American Waste Removal /Bedford Enterprises, 5049 Edith Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107, (505) 345-7997, www.allamericanwastenm.com · Cintas/RoadRunner Paper, 1415 Broadway Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, (505) 764-9832, www.cintas.com · Eltoro Recycling Center, 3000 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 873-1266 · D H Metal Recycling Company, Albuquerque, NM 87101, (505) 306-1062 · Albuquerque Metal Recycling Incorporated, 3339 2nd St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105, (505) 877-6110 · Acme Iron & Metal Company Incorporated, 6144 2nd St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107, (505) 345-2457 |
ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES, TRANSPORTATION & FUELS
- Lease Hybrid and/or Electric vehicles and purchase ultra low sulfur diesel for generators and vehicles.
- Contract with companies who supply vehicles that run on alternative fuels (natural gas, ethanol, bio-diesel, hydrogen).
- Contract with companies who provide natural gas or solar generators and refrigeration systems.
- Encourage carpooling/public transportation.
- Practice eco-conscious habits such as not idling equipment and vehicles unnecessarily.
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· Charles Bensinger, Renewable Energy Partners (505) 466-4259 · www.discoveralternatives.com · James Foley, Biofuel distribution, (505) 577-6457 · http://www.epa.gov/greenpower/locator/index.htm · www.cleanenergynm.org (505) 476-3310 · Biodiesel and E85 Locations: |
EFFICIENT ENERGY
- Use Energy Star labeled and other energy efficient office equipment, light bulbs and appliances.
· Browse conservation possibilities www.energystar.com
· www.comeonhome.biz (505) 424-3355
WATER MANAGEMENT
- Use effluent/gray water/reclaimed waste water for landscaping, greens, wet-downs and dust control..
- Rainwater harvesting..
- Recycle water used for fire protection..
· www.theraincatcher.com (505) 501-4407
· www.waterma.com (505) 983-6599
· www.comeonhome.biz (505) 424-3355
· Rain Well, P.O. Box 91736, Albuquerque, NM 87199, (505) 856-5305
· Raincycling, 5225 Pino Ave. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, (505) 797-2294
· Weather Miser Energy Efficiency Incorporated, Albuquerque, NM 87101, (505) 822-0886
· Arid Solutions Incorporated Com Rain Barrels, Tijeras, NM 87059, (505) 281-7664
For more information on Green Production practices and resources please visit online at http://www.nmfilm.com or http://www.ema-online.org. Or call the New Mexico State Film Office at 505-827-9810.
To have your green-friendly products or services listed in our resource guide visit us at http://www.nmfilm.com or phone 505-827-9810.
For further information, contact:
Sarah Robarts
sarahrobarts@ballantinespr.com
310-454-3080 Tel.
310-570-7355 Cell
http://www.ballantinespr.com