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Creative Industries and Environmental Sustainability

by John Martin 1,*
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FCMICS  2020 2(1):7; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fcmics.20200314
Received: 30 January 2020 / Accepted: 21 February 2020 / Published Online: 14 March 2020
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The paper explores the intricate relationship between the creative industries and environmental sustainability, focusing on the challenges and opportunities that arise from this interdependence. The creative industries, encompassing sectors such as film, music, advertising, and design, are often lauded for their contribution to economic growth and cultural richness. However, their environmental footprint, characterized by resource-intensive production processes and high levels of energy consumption, has raised concerns about sustainability. This study examines the strategies employed by the creative industries to mitigate their environmental impact, including the adoption of eco-friendly practices, the integration of green technologies, and the promotion of sustainable consumption patterns. It also investigates the regulatory frameworks and incentives that encourage environmental sustainability within the creative sector. The findings suggest that while the creative industries face significant challenges in balancing economic prosperity with environmental stewardship, innovative approaches and cross-industry collaboration offer promising pathways towards sustainable practices that can preserve the planet's resources for future generations.

Keywords: Creative Industries; Environmental Sustainability; Economic Growth; Cultural Richness; Eco-friendly Practices.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Martin. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Martin, J. (2020). Creative Industries and Environmental Sustainability. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2(1), 7. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200314
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Martin, J. Creative Industries and Environmental Sustainability. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2020, 2, 7. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200314
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Martin J. Creative Industries and Environmental Sustainability. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2020, 2(1):7. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200314
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Martin, John 2020. "Creative Industries and Environmental Sustainability" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 2, no.1:7. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200314

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Martin, J. Creative Industries and Environmental Sustainability. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2020, 2, 7. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200314
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Martin J. Creative Industries and Environmental Sustainability. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2020, 2(1):7. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200314
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Martin, John 2020. "Creative Industries and Environmental Sustainability" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 2, no.1:7. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200314
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Martin, J. (2020). Creative Industries and Environmental Sustainability. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2(1), 7. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20200314

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