Sustainable Production: how location can help make a difference

Sustainability is no longer a trend in production – it’s an expectation.

From global brands to independent creatives, teams are rethinking how to create beautiful content while reducing environmental impact. At Styled Home Studios, we work with production teams who want their shoots to feel as good ethically as they look visually. The good news? Sustainable production isn’t just about big gestures – small choices add up.

What Is Sustainable Production?

Sustainable production means reducing waste, emissions and resource use at every stage of a shoot or event – from travel and set design to catering and lighting. It’s about making smart, thoughtful decisions that minimise environmental impact without compromising creativity or quality.

• Common examples include:
• Hiring local crew and talent to cut travel emissions
• Using reusable props and materials
• Avoiding single-use plastics on set
• Choosing natural light where possible
• Partnering with locations that embrace eco-friendly design and operations

When productions adopt these principles, they not only lower their footprint but also align with the growing demand from brands and audiences for responsible creativity.

How Your Location Choice Can Make a Difference

One of the most powerful (and sometimes overlooked) aspects of sustainable production is the choice of location.

A well-chosen location can:

• Reduce the need for set build or travel to multiple venues
• Provide natural light that minimises artificial lighting
• Support eco-friendly hospitality practices
• Reflect sustainable values through architecture and design

At Styled Home Studios, we’re proud to feature a growing collection of eco-conscious homes that help production teams meet their sustainability goals while providing inspiring, design-led backdrops.

Spotlight: Two Sustainable Location Homes

Eco Grand Escape – GU3
Set in the Surrey Hills, Eco Grand Escape is a striking modern eco home built with sustainability at its core. With its Insulating Concrete Form and Ground Source Heat Pump, solar panels and battery this is as carbon-conscious as luxurious.

The Secret Garden – KT22
Hidden in the leafy heart of Surrey, The Secret Garden blends biophilic design with luxury sustainability. The house centres around an internal courtyard covered in a living wall and was built sustainably using only local tradespeople. Its indoor-outdoor flow and abundance of greenery make it ideal for lifestyle, wellness and beauty brands seeking an organic, environmentally conscious feel.

Sustainability Starts with Intent

Every decision in production matters – from transport to catering to where you choose to shoot. By selecting a location that’s already doing the work – generating its own energy, using recycled materials, or designed with longevity in mind – your production automatically becomes part of the positive change our industry needs.

We make it easy to find spaces that align with your creative brief and your sustainability values. Search our collection of eco-friendly and energy-efficient homes designed for conscious, modern production.