Cardboard film sets could make movies greener

Ollie Macnaughton, CNN

Updated 0935 GMT (1735 HKT) March 8, 2023

The Vectar Project is attempting to make film and television production more sustainable. By building sets made from lightweight cardboard and paper, it hopes to reduce the industry's environmental footprint. Pictured, a set used for an advert for Meta, the parent company of Facebook.<br />
Photos: Sustainable film sets could help clean up the film industry
The Vectar Project is attempting to make film and television production more sustainable. By building sets made from lightweight cardboard and paper, it hopes to reduce the industry's environmental footprint. Pictured, a set used for an advert for Meta, the parent company of Facebook.
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Vectar, based in Manchester, England, says its sets are considerably lighter than ones made from materials such as plywood, which means transporting them results in lower carbon emissions. Pictured, a showcase for one of its sets.
Photos: Sustainable film sets could help clean up the film industry
Vectar, based in Manchester, England, says its sets are considerably lighter than ones made from materials such as plywood, which means transporting them results in lower carbon emissions. Pictured, a showcase for one of its sets.
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According to Vectar, its boards have a carbon footprint 90% lower than that of MDF and three times lower than plywood.