Make Your Sets Glow Green At Concept Design Productions we take special pride in our "green" credentials. Since 1980, we have striven to develop products that make a big impact on the stage, not the environment. In a time when doing business in an eco-friendly way is easier than ever, we provide five great tips on how you too can go green!
Use Eco—Friendly MaterialsSets are often built using wood and chemical—based paints. These elements are heavy, hard to maintain, and are often thrown away after one or two uses. Consider using materials like extruded aluminum, recycled plastics, and water—based paints. Choose materials that can be recycled and you'll be doing your part to keep waste down. Build To LastWood—constructed designs are cumbersome and difficult to keep in good shape. Consider building with sturdier materials like metal, plastic, and fabrics. These components can be used again and again, saving you big bucks on construction costs. Lighten The LoadIn today's economy, we're lucky if we have enough to fill up the gas tank! Shipping is a major contributor to traffic and emissions on our nation's highways, and with fuel costs at an all—time high, it's expensive too. Try using designs that are lightweight and take less energy to transport such as stretched fabrics and tubular metal designs. Mix and MatchOne of the founding principles at CDP has been to use modular rental stock that can be mixed and matched to create a wide variety of creative designs. When you use well—designed modular pieces, you can make a splash every time — without the wastefulness of custom building. Go PaperlessGoing green isn't just for the shop! In your office, you can go the extra mile to reduce your impact on the environment. Consider creating a virtual "file cabinet" by saving your files as PDF's and putting them on a shared server. Also, try using the blank side of scratch paper for internal memos and communication. Each little step goes a long way in reducing your environmental impact!
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