At EMA, we frequently discuss sustainable production through our EMA Green Seal, but did you know that sustainability can also begin on paper? Writers play a critical role in transforming popular culture and media into a force for good. From Wall-E to The Lorax, media is at its most impactful when it’s telling an engaging story with a moral compass.

Take it from me, it’s easy to get caught up in the drama of this iconic love triangle. But here’s your reminder to watch the final few episodes with a greener perspective in mind.

Fast fashion brands use celebrity appeal to sell an image or a feeling but ultimately result in a physical product that requires human labor and planetary resources to create.

This EMA Gold Seal for Sustainable Production film follows five characters as they navigate through the suspicious disappearance of 17 kids.

It’s critical for a variety of genres and media to include environmental storytelling, which is why we celebrate such work at our annual EMA Awards. Now, let’s take a look at the ways in which Pride and Prejudice embrace sustainability and the natural world.

EMA is excited to be awarding Lilo & Stitch with an EMA Green Seal in recognition of their environmental efforts while filming the movie on the island of O‘ahu. To learn more about how sustainability was incorporated on-set, we spoke with Katelyn Holzer, the Lead Set Sustainability Manager, and Fiona Custer, the Set Sustainability Manager.

EMA was founded upon the belief that storytelling within film could have a real-world impact. Decades later, the organization has expanded into promoting sustainability within the actual production of those films. Yet, EMA has never stopped advocating for that overarching goal of inspiring the creation of a healthier world. Through their recent report, Sustainability at the Crossroads, Getty Images has provided data-backed insights on the influence of visuals,  supporting our belief in the importance of visual storytelling (for example, film and television). By working with and learning from companies such as Getty Images, EMA can better understand the content that will be most efficacious for our mission.

DreamWorks' "How to Train Your Dragon" may be a fantasy adventure about Vikings and mythical creatures, but beneath its surface lies a profound environmental message. Through Hiccup's journey from dragon hunter to dragon ally, the story offers valuable insights about humanity's relationship with the natural world.

Here are four environmental lessons we learned from EMA Green Seal for Sustainable Production recipient "How to Train Your Dragon".

Summer is in full swing, and so is good television. Apple TV’s latest release, Stick, is on the green, whether on the golf course or in its environmental messaging. The show follows Owen Wilson as Pryce Cahill, a former golf pro down on his luck. He meets a promising golf protégé, Santi (Peter Dager), and takes him on the road in a comically large RV. With only four episodes out, Stick leaves a lasting, sustainable impression.

The climate crisis is daunting, and it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity of the problem. But the truth is, each of us has the power to make a meaningful difference–often right from the comfort of your own home or community. At the recent Environmental Media Association (EMA) Impact Summit, changemakers across various industries shared practical tips that can help us reduce our environmental impact and support a more sustainable future.