Join Edinburgh's first Sustainable Services Directory for Fringe Makers (and beyond)!
A new initiative is emerging to connect Edinburgh’s creative community with local, sustainable services - helping reduce the environmental impact of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe while supporting year-round local economies.
This call-out invites Edinburgh-based businesses, community groups and creatives to be part of a Sustainable Services Directory for Fringe artists and producers.
Each year, thousands of shows travel to Edinburgh, often bringing materials, equipment and teams with them. By shifting towards locally sourced services - from production support to food and materials - there is an opportunity to reduce transport emissions, cut waste, and strengthen local livelihoods.
The aim of this project is to support artists to embed sustainability into their productions from the very beginning, while making it easier to find and collaborate with local providers.
Who is this for?
The directory is open to a wide range of services, including:
Active travel and transport
Food waste schemes
Refill shops and local grocers
Stage and prop circularity networks
Repair, renew and recycle hubs
Graphic design, printing and sustainable merchandise
Costume design and alterations
Filmmaking and photography
Technicians and equipment rental
Community, health and wellbeing services
Co-working and desk space
Rehearsal space
Accounting and financial support
And more…
If you offer a service that could support Fringe productions in a more sustainable way, you’re encouraged to get involved.
Get involved
You can register your interest by completing a short form following the link below (takes under 5 minutes).
If you’re unsure whether your work fits within ‘sustainable services’ but are interested in exploring it, you’re also invited to get in touch for a conversation. Reach out to Jessie Lindsay here.
This initiative is inspired by work with organisations including the Theatre Green Book and the Carbon Literacy Project, and reflects a growing movement to embed climate-conscious practices across the arts sector.