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\u2022 Theatre and performance already has a strong hire & reuse model for technical and other equipment, as well as for costumes and some props.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sets and scenery are more challenging, because every set is bespoke, and set design involves Intellectual Property rights.<\/p>\n
\u2022 The following generic set components should always be reclaimed and reused:<\/p>\n
– Floors<\/p>\n
– Flats<\/p>\n
– Generic architectural components such as generic doors, windows, stairs.<\/p>\n
Some materials and components can be reused and recycled within theatre:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Theatre stores are an obvious resource.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Networks of theatre-makers (production managers, set builders, store managers, costume supervisors etc) have a wealth of expertise about productions and materials being used across towns and cities, and may be able to set up connections between shows.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Theatre and performance already has a strong hire model for technical and other equipment, and a developing infrastructure of organisations for reuse and recycling, that include:<\/p>\n
Pursued By Bear, UK<\/a><\/p>\n Scenery Salvage Prophire, Buckinghamshire<\/a><\/p>\n Set Exchange, UK<\/a><\/p>\n Re-Set Scenery, Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n Set-A-Side Storage Recycling, UK<\/a><\/p>\n Prophire North, Manchester<\/a><\/p>\n Propworks, UK<\/a><\/p>\n CAMA, UK<\/a><\/p>\n CAN Arts, Glasgow<\/a><\/p>\n Set Swap Cycle Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n Stockyard Prophire, London<\/a><\/p>\n Ready Steady Recycle, UK<\/a><\/p>\n Library of Things<\/a><\/p>\n Inventory Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n Theatre Inventory Database<\/a><\/p>\n Stagestock<\/a><\/p>\n Open Workshop Facility<\/strong><\/p>\n Open Workshop, Edinburgh<\/a><\/p>\n Art Dept Prop Houses Noticeboard Facebook<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n However, it is hard to establish effective reuse and recycling if networks are limited to a small industry like theatre. In addition, the aim for materials should be not only for a single reuse, but to have a number of lives:<\/p>\n \u2022 A piece of set might get reused as it is.<\/p>\n \u2022 It might be modified & reduced in size.<\/p>\n \u2022 It might be modified again by a smaller company, or someone outside theatre.<\/p>\n \u2022 It might be broken into constituent good-sized, good-quality materials and reused for something completely different.<\/p>\n \u2022 Eventually, it might be so battered and small that the only use for it is to be chipped – but it will have had a long, useful life first.<\/p>\n Wider reuse and recycling resources include:<\/p>\n \u2022 Online materials sharing – networks like Freecycle, GumTree, local Facebook groups etc<\/p>\n \u2022 Second-hand shops and antique fairs stock and take a wide range of materials<\/p>\n \u2022 Donated materials available through local charities, schools and events networks<\/p>\n The following may also give useful information:<\/p>\n WEEE Recycling Information<\/a><\/p>\n The Restart Project<\/a><\/p>\n First Mile<\/a><\/p>\n Envirowaste<\/a><\/p>\n Ki Books<\/a><\/p>\n Children\u2019s S.C.R.A.P. Project<\/a> – any non-hazardous materials that can be used in art and craft<\/p>\n Community Wood Recycling\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Community RePaint\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\nOpen Reuse and Recycling<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Polythene Recycling<\/strong><\/h3>\n