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Follow the tips below to reduce your organisation\u2019s paper use and generate awareness about greener practices.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Transition to e-tickets if you haven\u2019t already done so.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 For your paper-suppliers, consider whether recycled (post-consumer) or FSC-sustainably grown paper is better. Often newly grown papers (whether straw or sugar cane paper) have a lot of airmiles. Some suppliers will collect your paper and turn it into recycled paper which you can then buy.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Use email instead of paper memos or faxes whenever practical to distribute agendas, newsletters, audition information, scripts, meeting materials, etc.<\/p>\n \u2022 Programs and inserts: Keep minimal advance storage of program inserts or print inserts on an as-needed basis.<\/p>\n \u2022 Digital cast sheet options: Scan a QR code or let audiences take a picture. You may still choose to have some hard copies available for those who need them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Consider a loyalty scheme similar to season tickets that would allow a reusable card or fob that can be used across theatres in the UK. The user can connect these cards to their booked shows and return them once their membership ends.<\/p>\n \u2022 Scripts: Consider digital versions, similar to e-books. You may still need to print out some scripts, but can avoid printing large numbers with each script change.<\/p>\n \u2022 Adjust the house style on word processing programs to use a slightly smaller font and slightly wider margins; use the electronic \u201cedit\u201d and \u201ccomment\u201d features to work on drafts instead of printing and editing by hand.<\/p>\n \u2022 Set all in-house printers to default to double sided, low resolution and b\/w.<\/p>\n Tip: So as not to compromise inclusivity, make sure you also have options to support groups who lack internet access.<\/i><\/p>\n \u2022 Aim for \u2018Circular Printing\u2019: Team up with suppliers that ensure PVC-free work; only use materials that are recycled, recyclable and biodegradable; design out waste; and take responsibility for ensuring that everything they produce is recycled.<\/p>\nPrinting<\/b><\/h3>\n