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15/07/2016

'Pointless' Reduces Carbon Footprint

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BBC quiz show Pointless has achieved a three-star rating in Bafta's albert certification scheme.

The rating is a result of the adoption of a number of sustainable practices that have reduced the show's environmental impact. The production team introduced new practices to achieve a number of environmental and cost savings. These included:

• The reduction of 20,000 printed sheets of paper by using an online contestant application process
• Facilitating reusable water bottles for crew, to reduce the use of disposables
• Use of biodegradable catering supplies
• Use of hybrid production vehicles
• Opting in to print
• Switching off computers when not in use.

Hayley Vermeulen, Production Executive at Remarkable Television, said: "Bafta's albert is a hugely important initiative and we are delighted that we have been awarded their highest accolade of three stars. Our industry still has a fair way to go in reducing carbon emissions and we are dedicated to employing best practice to minimise environmental impact."

Aaron Matthews, Industry Sustainability Manager at albert, added: "Joining the growing line-up of albert certified productions, Remarkable has demonstrated that changing production practices can have a huge sustainable impact on a show that can lead to a number of environmental and financial benefits."

(JP)
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