Making sustainability an easy choice for Alberta productions.
This guide provides easy access to vendors and service providers vetted for ability to provide eco-friendly service from food rescue to biodegradability, from recycling and composting services to garbage waste reports, from Tier 2 generators to battery powered options.
EXPLORE VENDORSSupporting Partners
ALBERTA IS PART OF A GLOBAL MOVEMENT TO HELP THE FILM, TELEVISION, COMMERCIAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION INDUSTRY BE BETTER FOR THE LONG-TERM INTERESTS OF THE PLANET.
In the process of screen-based production, our industry consumes energy and natural resources. Eco-friendly production aims at reducing the use of energy and unsustainable resources in favour of adopting the cleanest technology and sustainable behaviours that improve the environment and support optimum efforts towards human health.
The Alberta Sustainable Production Guide was created to assist the screen-based industry in Alberta’s transition to an eco-friendly and sustainable future. This guide will continue to grow as we support and accelerate the adoption of sustainable production practices, technologies, products and services to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint.
EXPLORE ECO-FRIENDLY VENDORS
VENDOR QUICK CONTACTS
Quick contact reference for eco-friendly vendors
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CATERING
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ELECTRICAL GENERATION
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WASTE & RECYCLING
Catering
Catering and craft services play an extremely important role in ensuring production runs smoothly. People need energy just as much as lights and cameras do. Providing quality food in a timely fashion for a whole crew is no easy feat!
Globally, nearly 17% of food is wasted every year. Because of the remote and unpredictable nature of shooting on location, this number is higher for TV and film production. Careful planning and communication with the catering vendor can help reduce food waste and ensure everyone is well-fed. Many caterers also can provide compostable and biodegradable cutlery, reducing the amount of material that ends up in the landfill.
Bridges Catering
At Bridges, we’re celebrating over 25 years of planning and preparing fabulous food to highlight events and occasions from business breakfasts and lunch meetings to grand openings and training sessions in Edmonton and the surrounding area. Whatever the event, from a boardroom meeting with a dozen colleagues to an outdoor wedding with hundreds of guests, our promise is to make it memorable.
CONTACT DETAILS
Erick Rodriguez-Morales
[email protected]
780-425-0173
LOCATION
Edmonton +40km
FOOD DONATION
The Mustard Seed, Youth Emergency Shelter, Boyle Street Community Centre
TYPE OF CATERING SERVICE
Buffet ✅
Cafeteria Style ✅
Boxed Lunches ✅
Coffee ✅
Grab and go ✅
Craft Services ✅
Set menu food truck N/A
PROTEIN OPTIONS
Beef ✅
Pork N/A
Chicken ✅
Fish N/A
Vegetarian ✅
Vegan ✅
CUTLERY
Disposable N/A
Biodegradable ✅
Compostable ✅
Wash and reuse N/A
DEDO'S FOOD TRUCK & CATERING
We offer a wide variety of wraps and meals that are freshly handmade with or secret tasty recipes, we serve authentic Mediterranean food. All of our ingredients are always fresh and we get them supporting local businesses.
TYPE OF CATERING SERVICE
Buffet ✅
Cafeteria Style ✅
Boxed Lunches ✅
Coffee N/A
Grab and go N/A
Craft Services N/A
Set menu food truck ✅
PROTEIN OPTIONS
Beef ✅
Pork N/A
Chicken ✅
Fish N/A
Vegetarian ✅
Vegan ✅
CUTLERY
Disposable N/A
Biodegradable ✅
Compostable ✅
Wash and reuse N/A
RGG CATERING
We specialize in creating memorable experiences in one-of-a-kind venues by delivering first class culinary creations using fresh, local ingredients.
Serving Edmonton, Calgary and all points in between.
CONTACT DETAILS
Rob Gibbs
[email protected]
403-801-4670
LOCATION
Calgary +300km
FOOD DONATION
Calgary Food Bank
TYPE OF CATERING SERVICE
Buffet ✅
Cafeteria Style ✅
Boxed Lunches ✅
Coffee ✅
Grab and go N/A
Craft Services N/A
Set menu food truck ✅
PROTEIN OPTIONS
Beef ✅
Pork ✅
Chicken ✅
Fish ✅
Vegetarian ✅
Vegan ✅
CUTLERY
Disposable N/A
Biodegradable ✅
Compostable ✅
Wash and reuse ✅
ROMA CATERING
Roma Catering has catered thousands of small and large events at several venues within Calgary and surrounding areas varying from 12 to 900 people. We offer a variety of different menus that can be customized to meet your needs with an assortment of food selections including our admired Lasagna and Stracci. Roma Catering offers first class service, quality and customer satisfaction.
CONTACT DETAILS
Danny Cecchetto
[email protected]
403-281-7270 ext.201
LOCATION
Calgary +50km
FOOD DONATION
Mustard Seed, Adopt a Family
TYPE OF CATERING SERVICE
Buffet ✅
Cafeteria Style ✅
Boxed Lunches ✅
Coffee ✅
Grab and go ✅
Craft Services N/A
Set menu food truck ✅
PROTEIN OPTIONS
Beef ✅
Pork ✅
Chicken ✅
Fish ✅
Vegetarian ✅
Vegan ✅
CUTLERY
Disposable ✅
Biodegradable ✅
Compostable ✅
Wash and reuse ✅
STARVIN MARVIN'S
Coming from a family of entrepreneurs, he knew he wanted to start his own business and when he came across this food trailer, he knew that Starvin Marvin’s was meant to be. Ryan has lived in Sherwood Park all his life and is excited to be bringing this food trailer and his passion for food to his community and surrounding areas.
CONTACT DETAILS
Tanya Holm
[email protected]
780-445-8802
LOCATION
Sherwood Park +100km
FOOD DONATION
N/A
TYPE OF CATERING SERVICE
Buffet N/A
Cafeteria Style N/A
Boxed Lunches N/A
Coffee N/A
Grab and go N/A
Craft Services N/A
Set menu food truck ✅
PROTEIN OPTIONS
Beef ✅
Pork N/A
Chicken ✅
Fish N/A
Vegetarian ✅
Vegan ✅
CUTLERY
Disposable ✅
Biodegradable ✅
Compostable ✅
Wash and reuse N/A
STIR CATERING & EVENT MANAGEMENT
Hosting an event means there is respect, and often love, for the guests. We don’t take this responsibility lightly. The food we prepare starts with essential ingredients, locally sourced, supporting Alberta’s ethical producers and suppliers.
TYPE OF CATERING SERVICE
Buffet ✅
Cafeteria Style N/A
Boxed Lunches ✅
Coffee ✅
Grab and go ✅
Craft Services ✅
Set menu food truck N/A
PROTEIN OPTIONS
Beef ✅
Pork ✅
Chicken ✅
Fish ✅
Vegetarian ✅
Vegan ✅
CUTLERY
Disposable N/A
Biodegradable ✅
Compostable ✅
Wash and reuse N/A
THRIVE CATERING CO.
Thrive Catering Co. is a specialty catering company, offering gourmet food and professional services to Edmonton, AB since 1988. We cater to any facility; specializing in receptions, corporate functions, banquets, buffets, barbecues, weddings and celebrations.
TYPE OF CATERING SERVICE
Buffet ✅
Cafeteria Style N/A
Boxed Lunches ✅
Coffee ✅
Grab and go N/A
Craft Services N/A
Set menu food truck N/A
PROTEIN OPTIONS
Beef ✅
Pork ✅
Chicken ✅
Fish ✅
Vegetarian ✅
Vegan ✅
CUTLERY
Disposable N/A
Biodegradable ✅
Compostable ✅
Wash and reuse N/A
Electrical Generation
Energy supply is critical for TV and Film production. Lights, camera, action cannot happen without energy. Fuel and utilities are the biggest contributor to CO2 emissions. With so many productions in Alberta being shot on location, how energy is generated and used can have a significant impact on the overall environmental footprint.
The best way to reduce the need for electricity on location is to use the most efficient equipment possible and leverage natural light and conditions. Proper planning can remove the need for larger generators and better incorporate battery technology. Higher tier generators also produce less pollution, creating a cleaner set.
MBS Equipment Company
Wherever you’re shooting. Whatever you’re lighting. Whenever you’re up against it. On lot or on location, MBS Equipment Company has the resources to deliver for you every time. As the largest studio-based equipment company in the world, part of The MBS Group, we strive to provide a worldwide reach, all-inclusive industry services, and creative vision and experience to help TV, film and event productions solve problems, save money, and win awards.
CONTACT DETAILS
Keith Woods
[email protected]
604-250-1462
LOCATION
Alberta Wide
DIESEL GENERATOR INVENTORY
300A N/A
Tier 3 - 500A N/A
Tier 3 - 1500A ✅
1800A N/A
(Available as towable or driveable)
BATTERY INVENTORY
1 kWh N/A
2 kWh ✅
5 kWh ✅
20 kWh ✅
Urban Power System (UPS)-96kw/226A per phase ✅
Portable Electric
Creating something that matters begins with believing you have the power to do so. With the VOLTstack® line of portable and emissions-free products, Portable Electric puts more than enough energy exactly where you need it, so you can be sure the project powers forward.
CONTACT DETAILS
Meryl Dsouza
[email protected]
236-558-3822
LOCATION
Alberta Wide
BATTERY INVENTORY
1 kWh N/A
2 kWh ✅
5 kWh ✅
20 kWh ✅
William F. White International Inc.
For more than 50 years, William F. White International Inc., a Sunbelt Rentals company, has equipped Canada’s film and television industry with the most extensive and technologically advanced rental inventory in the country.
CONTACT DETAILS
Mike Harwood
[email protected]
416-574-4773
LOCATION
Alberta Wide
DIESEL GENERATOR INVENTORY
Tier 2 - 300A, 500A, 1000A, 1800A ✅
Tier 3 - 300A, 500A, 1000A, 1800A ✅
Tier 4 - 1000A ✅
BATTERY INVENTORY
1 kWh N/A
2 kWh N/A
5 kWh ✅
20 kWh ✅
Waste & Recycling
Materials of all sorts are used in production. From building sets to printing call sheets, every department uses materials on a daily basis. Reducing the demand for virgin materials and ensuring reuse is the best way to reduce waste. Using recycled material and overall less material in all departments goes a long way to reducing the waste material generated and the cost of production.
There will always be leftover materials. Striving to recycle as much as possible will help reduce our environmental impact and provide those materials one more use before they head to the landfill.
All the vendors listed in this guide are able to accept organics for composting as well as provide weight reports for environmental auditing purposes.
BINS BY JO
Bins By Jo Ltd is a reputable and trusted company offering garbage bin rentals at great prices. We have many years of experience in this line of business. You can rely on us as we provide garbage bin rentals to commercial, residential and industrial customers. Our team has earned a fantastic reputation for offering quality and trusted services at all times. Our company can help you get rid of waste in a hassle-free manner. We will help you with segregation, removal and disposal.
CONTACT DETAILS
Jo
[email protected]
780-718-7908
LOCATION
Edmonton +125km
RECYCLING MATERIALS
Paper & Plastic ✅
Paper Shredding N/A
Clean Wood ✅
Drywall ✅
Metal ✅
Textiles ✅
Batteries N/A
Styrofoam ✅
SIZE OF BINS
Front End N/A
Roll Off ✅
Rolling Carts N/A
Trash Cans N/A
SUPPORT
Signage N/A
Pamphlets N/A
Lunch and Learn N/A
Best Practices N/A
BLUPLANET RECYCLING
BluPlanet Recycling is a sustainability-focused waste services company whose mission is to provide the most reliable and effective waste diversion programs to the market, while maintaining the highest standards in customer service. We intend to achieve this mission in order to create long-term value for all of our stakeholders and become Canada’s most effective waste diversion specialist.
CONTACT DETAILS
Katie Bertram
[email protected]
403-923-8143
LOCATION
Calgary + 50km
RECYCLING MATERIALS
Paper & Plastic ✅
Paper Shredding N/A
Clean Wood ✅
Drywall ✅
Metal ✅
Textiles ✅
Batteries N/A
Styrofoam N/A
SIZE OF BINS
Front End ✅
Roll Off ✅
Rolling Carts ✅
Trash Cans N/A
SUPPORT
Signage ✅
Pamphlets ✅
Lunch and Learn N/A
Best Practices ✅
BRIAN'S
Servicing corporate events, construction sites, development areas, small to large businesses, and homeowners undergoing a renovation, we are pleased to have the resources to meet the needs of a job requiring a handful of porta-potties, to a full scale development site in need of waste removal, temporary fencing, and porta-potty facilities. Our fleet of supplies and personnel, are equipped to handle events that host crowds of 20,000 people.
CONTACT DETAILS
Stacey Howit
[email protected]
403-235-4335
LOCATION
Calgary + 150km
RECYCLING MATERIALS
Paper & Plastic ✅
Paper Shredding N/A
Clean Wood ✅
Drywall ✅
Metal ✅
Textiles ✅
Batteries N/A
Styrofoam ✅
SIZE OF BINS
Front End ✅
Roll Off ✅
Rolling Carts N/A
Trash Cans N/A
SUPPORT
Signage ✅
Pamphlets N/A
Lunch and Learn ✅
Best Practices ✅
HARVEST RECYCLING
Harvest Recycling provides garbage and organics waste collection and recycling services to residential, commercial, and municipal clients. We help locations get rid of their waste in the most efficient manner using a combination of bins, trucks, and knowledgeable personnel.
CONTACT DETAILS
Peter Olorundimu
[email protected]
403-700-7780
LOCATION
Calgary + 20 km
RECYCLING MATERIALS
Paper & Plastic ✅
Paper Shredding ✅
Clean Wood ✅
Drywall N/A
Metal ✅
Textiles ✅
Batteries ✅
Styrofoam N/A
SIZE OF BINS
Front End ✅
Roll Off ✅
Rolling Carts ✅
Trash Cans ✅
SUPPORT
Signage ✅
Pamphlets ✅
Lunch and Learn ✅
Best Practices ✅
INTEGRITY WASTE SOLUTIONS
At Integrity Waste Solutions, we take our name seriously. Our company is rooted in our local community, meaning we bring you our best, for the betterment of the place we call home. We bring our clients over 20 years of experience in commercial waste, recycling collection and processing. We’ve established and implemented successful waste diversion and collection programs for everything from multinationals through local businesses and municipalities alike. We understand business pressures and respect the need for high-quality, consistent services at controlled costs that support the local economy.
CONTACT DETAILS
Breanne Guenette
[email protected]
780-437-5000
LOCATION
Edmonton + 200 km
RECYCLING MATERIALS
Paper & Plastic ✅
Paper Shredding ✅
Clean Wood ✅
Drywall N/A
Metal ✅
Textiles N/A
Batteries ✅
Styrofoam N/A
SIZE OF BINS
Front End ✅
Roll Off ✅
Rolling Carts ✅
Trash Cans N/A
SUPPORT
Signage ✅
Pamphlets ✅
Lunch and Learn N/A
Best Practices N/A
LITTLE BIG RECYCLING
Little Big Recycling was founded in 2010 with an efficient and cost effective recycling program for one condominium building. Over the last seven years, we have expanded and are now proud to partner with thousands of Calgarians in an effort to reduce our environmental footprint. Every year we divert hundreds of thousands of kilograms of recyclable material headed for landfills. Our customizable solutions allow us to work effectively with a wide range of multi-family, business and institutional buildings. Our operations are adaptable and able to suit your needs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Pat Pellegrino
[email protected]
403-630-9680
LOCATION
Calgary + 50 km
RECYCLING MATERIALS
Paper & Plastic ✅
Paper Shredding ✅
Clean Wood ✅
Drywall ✅
Metal ✅
Textiles N/A
Batteries ✅
Styrofoam N/A
SIZE OF BINS
Front End ✅
Roll Off ✅
Rolling Carts ✅
Trash Cans N/A
SUPPORT
Signage ✅
Pamphlets ✅
Lunch and Learn ✅
Best Practices ✅
Additional Resources
Further resources to better protect human health and the health of our planet.
albert
albert is leading a charge against climate change; bringing the film and TV industries together to tackle our environmental impact and inspiring screen audiences to act for a sustainable future. Learn more →
DGC Green
the Canadian film & television industry’s ecosystem more sustainable. The DGC National Sustainability & Climate Action Committee “NSCAC” was created in 2020 to examine the challenges and opportunities to achieve sustainable productions across all regions.
With representation across all caucuses, the Committee aims to empower DGC Members to progressively adopt sustainable practices on production sets or in the studio and assist our members in becoming “As Sustainable As Possible”, with the goal and understanding that this should make their jobs more efficient and rewarding.
Green Production Guide Toolkit
The Green Production Guide (GPG) is the premier industry online toolkit designed to reduce the film, television, and streaming industry’s carbon footprint and environmental impact. The GPG was established in 2010 in a joint effort between the Producers Guild of America Foundation’s PGA Green committee and a major studios partner group, now known as the Sustainable Production Alliance (SPA).
Green Spark Group
The mission of Green Spark Group is to help the motion picture industry consistently integrate sustainable practices on their shows and in their operations. Green Spark Group supports collaboration, collective action and early approach in supporting organizations to manage transparently its responsibilities for social well-being, environmental stewardship and economic prosperity over the long term. Green Spark Group provides training and strategy while collaborating on initiatives that look to advance sustainability within the motion picture industry.
Reel Green
The Reel Green initiative is a mainstay at Creative BC and we are looking ahead to the next decade and how we can empower and inspire productions to innovate and implement sustainable production practices, and industry stakeholders to collectively support this effort. We are prioritizing education, engagement, communications, and resources as we develop a platform for the reduction of environmental impacts and stakeholder engagement at the local level to set an example for other jurisdictions globally.
Sustainable Media Production Canada
We are committed to fostering a thriving, more sustainable film, television, digital media and commercial production industry. By working with government, non-profit organizations, institutions and business, we support and accelerate the adoption of green production practices, technologies, products and services to reduce the industry’s environmental footprint. The first of our projects is the development of a Green Resource Guide.
Get in touch
MARLA TOUW
Alberta Film Commission
Industry Development and Production Services, Cultural Industries Branch, Ministry of Culture and Status of Women
ERIN O’CONNOR
Calgary Film Centre
Business Development Manager, Programming
Calgary Film Centre
Email Erin
SAMANTHA QUANTZ
Edmonton Screen
Locations Officer
Email Samantha