Sustainability is not just something we programme on screen, it shapes how we work. LandxSea is committed to reducing the environmental impact of our festival, screenings, travel, hospitality, marketing, procurement and day-to-day operations.

We prioritise low-carbon travel, local suppliers, plant-forward hospitality, reduced waste, responsible print, reusable materials, and honest measurement of our impact. We know we will not get everything perfect, but we are committed to learning, improving and sharing what we discover along the way.

Our Core Commitments

Here’s what we prioritise behind the scenes and on the ground:

• Zero Waste: We design our events to avoid landfill waste, prioritising reusable, recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable materials. No single-use plastic, ever.
• Local Sourcing: We work with local suppliers whenever possible to reduce transport emissions and support our community.
• Plant-Based Food: Our hospitality is mostly plant-based and, whenever possible, sourced from local farms and caterers who share our values. Less carbon, more flavour.
• Conscious Travel: We encourage low- or zero-carbon travel — by train, bike, foot, or bus — for audiences, guests, and our own team.

Behind the Scenes

• Our core team works remotely, minimising travel.
• When we meet in person, we prioritise public transport — and thanks to Montrose’s direct train links to cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow, and even London, that’s easy to do.
• We source materials locally whenever possible, and design everything to be reused or recycled.

Low-Waste Marketing

• We favour digital-first outreach, reducing the need for print.
• When we do print, we use recycled paper, local vendors, and smart designs:
  • Our programme is a fold-out map — no glue, no staples.
  • Our vinyl banners are reused each year, with new dates stitched on by hand. (Can you spot the updated panel below?)

At Our Events

Our venue partner, the Montrose Playhouse, is a community-owned cinema and arts hub that shares our sustainability goals — from energy efficiency to waste management.

Zero Waste in Practice

• All event decor and materials are reused, rented, or made from sustainable content.
• Composting and recycling stations are provided across the venue, with clear signage.
• We work with vendors to ensure all serving ware is compostable or washable.

Sustainable Catering

• Our hospitality events feature locally sourced, plant-forward menus, whenever possible.
• No single-use serving ware, and we take active steps to reduce food waste.

Eco Fair

Our Eco Fair connects festival-goers with local green businesses, groups, and initiatives. From upcycled crafts to climate action signups, it’s a hands-on way to meet the people making change happen in Angus — and take something home beyond a goodie bag.

Travel & Carbon Savings

We work hard to minimise air travel and support lower-carbon alternatives for all our guests.

Filmmaker & Guest Travel in 2025

• 58% travelled by train, saving over 1 tonne of CO₂e vs. driving to Montrose
• 0 UK mainland air travellers — our Air Travel Policy worked
• Guests from New York and Sydney joined virtually for Q&As, minimising long-haul travel

Filmmaker & Guest Travel Emissions

• Train:     220 kg CO₂e
• Car:        696 kg CO₂e
• Flights:  1,772 kg CO₂e (~66% of total travel emissions, despite fewer trips)
• Total =  2.7 tonnes CO₂e / 17,956 miles / 39 guests

That’s equivalent to 50% of an average UK household’s annual emissions.
(Sources: Creative Climate Tools, ScotRail Carbon Calculator)

Audience Travel in 2025

• 30% of attendees walked or cycled
• 22% used public transport, mainly trains
• We promoted greener options across all communications

Always Evolving

Sustainability is not a checkbox — it’s a continuous journey.

We’re always looking to improve:

• Using less energy and more efficient systems
• Adopting new green technologies
• Building deeper partnerships with local environmental organisations

We welcome ideas and feedback from everyone who joins us — because we believe festivals can model what a better future looks like.

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Photo: Graham Black