Green Ethos
Eco Drama embraces ecological practices in every aspect of our theatre company. We believe how we make work is as important as the performance itself – from the way the set, props and costumes are designed, to reducing the amount of waste and energy used, to the travel choices we make when touring.
Greener Travel
Whenever possible, we use public transport or bicycles to deliver our projects. To bring our theatre shows to schools and venues, we tour in a 100% electric van. For the delivery of smaller projects where props/set is involved, we tour in a 100% electric car.
From 2007 – 2025, prior to the purchase of our electric van, we were the only theatre company in Scotland to tour in van run on 100% recycled vegetable oil, ‘biodiesel’, which reduced touring emissions by 85%.
Ecoscenography & Sustainable Set Design
We take a holistic approach to considering the environmental impacts of our productions and projects. Our goal is to minimise waste, make more sustainable choices and practice circular economy principles in what we create. With each project we are always learning and experimenting. We are proud to have championed Ecoscenography in Scotland with our production Uprooted, created in collaboration with leading ecoscenographer Tanja Beer and assisted by Mona Kastell.
Awards
Eco Drama has been very grateful to receive the following awards over the last few years, celebrating our work, sustainable practices and the creative way in which we engage:
- Climate Impact Finalist, Scottish Charity Awards 2025
- Environmental Social Enterprise Winner, Social Enterprise Scotland Awards 2024
- Health & Wellbeing (Shortlist) for Out to Play, Nature of Scotland Awards 2023
- Glasgow City Council Environmental Initiative Winner, Streets Ahead Awards 2016
- Santander Social Enterprise Development Awards 2014
- Edinburgh Fringe Sustainable Practice Award 2014 (Finalist) for The Worm
- Scottish Green Awards – Best Community Initiative 2013
- Greener Together Community Awards 2013
- Glasgow Community Champion – Public Service Award Winner 2012
- John Logie Baird Award – Social Enterprise Innovator 2009
Useful websites
Sustainability and the Arts
- Creative Carbon Scotland
- Ecoscenography & The Living Stage
- Ecostage Pledge
- Circular Arts Network (CAN)
- Re-set Scenery
- The Theatre Green Book
- Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts
- Julie’s Bicycle
