blooloop: Museums, theme parks, zoos and aquariums need to show the eco-anxious public what they are doing to tackle climate change. In response, operators and industry leaders are busy putting in place new plans and policies to become more environmentally sustainable.
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I think it’s very important for sustainability in entertainment to be an important topic right now. The entire entertainment industry really should be making a move towards becoming greener because our planet needs it. One of the really special things I saw in this article is that at Ghibli Park, they will not cut down any trees to make room for future attractions. That is a great way to help sustainability and become green! We should be focusing on what we already have, which is what they are going to do. Another neat thing I saw is the reverse vending machine. That’s a unique and exciting way to get people to recycle their plastic bottles, and in return be rewarded. And as someone from an always sunny state, I am in favor of solar panels. The sun is naturally providing us energy- let’s use it!
The sustainability trends outlined in the article are a clear indication that the future of the leisure and entertainment industry lies in sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. From the use of renewable energy sources to the reduction of waste and carbon emissions, it is clear that sustainability is no longer an optional add-on, but an essential part of doing business in the 21st century.
What's particularly insightful about the article is the way in which it highlights the connection between sustainability and consumer behavior. As consumers become increasingly aware of the impact of their choices on the environment, they are demanding more sustainable and eco-friendly products and experiences. This trend is only likely to grow in the coming years, as younger generations in particular become more environmentally conscious.
The article also underscores the need for collaboration and partnerships between different stakeholders in the industry, from operators and developers to manufacturers and suppliers. By working together to develop sustainable solutions and practices, the industry can not only reduce its environmental impact, but also create new opportunities for innovation and growth.
Sustainability in the entertainment industry has always been a hot topic because entertainment is not a “need” and takes up so many materials and resources that come from the environment. Scope three emissions is a great first step in making the entertainment industry more accountable for their own carbon footprint. Protecting the environments that are often demolished by theme parks and the entertainment industry as they build their sprawling environments. Perhaps the most incredible thing that this article pointed out is entertainment attraction that rather than terraforming the environment to create an attraction there attractions work with the environment to create something entertaining and educational while still preserving the natural landscape. Though this is a great first step I am excited to see where this mindset could go both in the entertainment industry and in live entertainment. Something exciting I could see is the possibility of a living set using the natural environment to shape scenic design.
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Personally, I think that attraction industry itself is a big waste producing industry due to the nature of it. The stories and attraction sites mentioned in this article are all famous attraction sites that produces a decent amount of trash per day. With the changes that has been stated in the article, it seems that the amount of waste will decrease and recycling methods will be placed in better use where it is more convenient and tourists are being encouraged to use them. Personally, I would like to read and learn more about the green NFT program and how it helps people with recycling. Even though there is a brief mention of building it and bring a new kind of market into the general public’s eyes, which I think is fascinating and interesting, there are still a lot of details and how it would be in use that has not being described in this article.
Sustainability seems like it should be a requirement for most things, but as we know that is not the case – I’m glad that this topic appears to slowly become a small priority for larger companies and corporations. It is definitely weird to think that companies as large as Disney are only now starting to measure certain carbon emissions. While I’m glad this is happening, why has it taken this long? This article mentions PortAventura, a carbon neutral theme park – which includes an entire theme park and hotel, AND looks at what guests are doing to then be able to offset their carbon emissions. I think this is amazing, truly, but if this company can do it, its disappointing to see a financial goliath such as Disney not doing the same. I know that there would be challenges, changes, money, etc… but a company at such a large scope kind of has no excuse at this point…
Sustainability has been a hot topic for many years. I didn’t know that the emissions were divided into different scopes and now that I know how they are divided, it makes much more sense. This article goes into a great extent of detail in listing all the different approaches to reducing carbon footprint with examples from various companies and attractions globally. I was a little surprised when I found out that limiting the number of guests contributes to reducing carbon footprints. Other strategies such as recycling are obvious ones, but they come with challenges because not every guest will be using the reversible vending machine – it is something that the attraction has less control over. The article also mentions trying to lower the carbon emissions made by guests as they travel to their destination, and I think this is perhaps one of the hardest areas to completely be carbon neutral in. Though I suppose they can implement as much electronic transport as possible leading up to the parks. For example, in multiple Disney parks, they have a metro line that guests can take from the cities to reach the park. If these metro lines can be carbon neutral, then it lowers the carbon footprint for guest travelling.
I have to say, while I believe in a greener entertainment industry, I am really pretty skeptical of these things that companies say they are doing. Some of these changes do look absolutely phenomenal, like the increase in solar energy production and limiting attendance. But some of these changes seem kind of weird to me. For example, the green NFTs. I get that using a different NFT/blockchain system can save energy, but you would think that if they really wanted to make a difference, they would just not use NFTs. I’m surprised they use them in the first place – but I know I’m biased, because I think NFTs are the stupidest thing I’ve heard about in a long time. I also find myself wondering how much of this has really been done out of the good of the organization’s heart, or if there is really just a monetary incentive behind all of this. I’m not an expert, but I wouldn’t be surprised if these organizations get tax cuts or something by becoming greener.
The fact that PortAventura exists is a wonderful precedent. Once it’s proven that a carbon neutral theme park is feasible, companies can jump the hurdle of uncertainty. Here’s something interesting - when the article talks about not cutting down trees to install theme park expansions, I think of the amount of plants that will still be within that park. Or, this is most apparent for parks like Disney and Busch Gardens, which prioritize beauty and aesthetics, as opposed to somewhere such as Six Flags. Does Epcot’s Flower and Garden festival count as “environmentally friendly?” The idea of capping attendance has its pros and cons. It seems asinine in some respects. Even if the visitor experience is improved, there’s less chance to attend and ticket prices skyrocket as a result. The Barbie line is an awesome progression and wonderful initiative. It is good to hear the examples of all these large corporations taking strides, no matter how small. I believe that things like this can snowball. Once something succeeds, companies aren’t as afraid to invest resources into these efforts. Call me naive, but I remain optimistic.
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