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PEACH
Best Practices for a Sustainable

PEACHy is a version of the Green Production Guide's

(GPG) industry-standard, best practices Production
Environmental Actions Checklist (PEACH), adapted for
student productions. Utilizing this worksheet and the
other resources on the GPG website will facilitate
producing sustainably.

In addition and optionally, PEACHy can be used to submit

as the EMA Green Seal for Students Application.

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1. Fill out your contact and general information.

2. As early in PREP as possible, review each section with the app

practices the show will commit; use the drop-down menu to select

3. Check the dashboard to review potential points and gauge sust

4. During WRAP, re-review each section with the appropriate dep

achieved; use the drop-down menu and select YES, NO or n/a unde

5. Enter any "If yes," question details, comments, vendor informa

practice and/or at the end of each department.

6. Check the dashboard to see your results! Share with cast and c

7. OPTIONAL: If you qualify (50+ points at wrap), submit the PEAC

directly or through your GFSA school.

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Did you properly recycle batteries? 1 Choose One 0 Choose One 0

Did you do post-production remotely instead of at a facility? 1 Choose One 0 Choose One 0

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paper, refill water bottles, shut down equipment)? 1 Choose One 0 Choose One 0

If shooting on a stage, did you keep elephant doors closed when AC is on and turn
off power, HVAC, catwalk and house lights when not needed? 1 Choose One 0 Choose One 0

Did you search for and/or submit new green vendors

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