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Going Green: Simple Tips for Sustainable Living We all share a responsibility to protect our environment from harm, and when we work together, even the smallest actions can make a great impact. Take the first steps into sustainable living with these helpful tips: 1. AVOID SINGLE-USE PLASTICS. Bring your own water bottle, reduce excessive packaging waste by buying items in bulk when you can and take cloth bags when you go shopping. 2. PAY ATTENTION TO LABELS. The next time you're grocery shopping, check to see if there are fair trade labels or organic products available. Not only can these products help minimize the impact of commercial farming on the planet, you can also help support wage equity for farmers in and outside of your community. 3. HOME IMPROVEMENT. From composting to making the switch to LED lights and rechargeable batteries, there are plenty of ways to ensure even your simplest at-home project can make a positive impact. 4. MAKE RECYCLING PART OF YOUR UPGRADE ROUTINE. This one is for the tech-savvy: Before you upgrade to the latest phone or laptop model, check out if the company or manufacturer has a recycling program. Oen, parts of older models can be used to build new products or can be refurbished for a potential new owner. 5. POWER DOWN. Your phone, tablet and computer use more power than you think. Limiting your screen time, shutting down your favorite device for a few hours, or even cleaning out your inbox can make your carbon footprint just a little smaller. 6. MAKE SUSTAINABILITY YOUR AESTHETIC. Next time you're looking for a new outfit or an item for your home, consider checking out a thri store or antique shop. Not only will you save on shipping costs — which can keep waste from packages out of landfills and lessen carbon dioxide emissions — you might even find a unique piece to take your outfits and home decor to the next level. 1. Green Council Board member Aida Rodriguez smiles for a selfie with friends. 2. From left, Green Council Board member Kyra Sedgwick, actor Bradley Whitford and U.S. Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif. 3. From left, Plastic Pollution Coalition co-founder & Chief Executive Officer Dianna Cohen, actor Alysia Reiner, Green Council Board member Rosario Dawson, Motion Picture Association CEO & Chairman Charles H. Rivkin, SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher, Teamsters Vice President - Western Region Lindsay Dougherty, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and National Board member Jennifer Beals at the Green Council initiative launch party on April 28. sagaftra.org | Summer 2023 | SAG-AFTRA 37 Peter Sarsgaard, Rosario Dawson, Billy Porter, Aida Rodriguez, Rachel Bloom, Chris Colfer, David Dastmalchian and Ellen Crawford. The WGA West and the DGA are among those listed as partners of the council, with Drescher's Cancer Schmancer Movement and eco-advocacy groups such as the Plastic Pollution Council taking on advisory roles. The council's mission and top priorities are the reduction of single-use plastics and the normalization of reusable materials and sustainable practices, both within the industry and among audiences. "The Green Council is a collaboration of show business entities in pursuit of advancement of eco-responsible entertainment," said Drescher in her keynote address during the launch. "Our industry is unlike most others [in that] we have a capacity of shaping a culture, shifting a paradigm and influencing audiences around the world. Together, the entertainment industry, when paired with the press and social media, can make a difference." ● FYC Screeners Go Green SAG Awards FYC screeners will go digital in January for all eligible members who pay their dues by Dec. 11, 2023. Members will NOT automatically receive DVDs or physical mail from the studios unless you log in and request DVD mailings at sagara.org/dvds.