Industry Pioneers
Catalyzing the entertainment industry's shift toward sustainable and regenerative production practices for over 15 years.
Catalyzing the entertainment industry's shift toward sustainable and regenerative production practices for over 15 years.
Catalyzing the entertainment industry's shift toward sustainable and regenerative production practices for over 15 years.
Our Impact
15+ Years of Impact at Scale
9,788 Tons
Carbon Reduced
87 Tons
Diverted from Landfills
225,000+
Bottles Eliminated
38,000+
Meals Donated
4,020 lbs
E-Waste Collected
260+
Productions Greened
Results from 2021 through September 2025
Our Impact
15+ Years of Impact at Scale
9,788 Tons
Carbon Reduced
87 Tons
Diverted from Landfills
225,000+
Bottles Eliminated
38,000+
Meals Donated
4,020 lbs
E-Waste Collected
260+
Productions Greened
Our Impact
15+ Years of Impact at Scale
87 Tons
Diverted from Landfills
225,000+
Bottles Eliminated
38,000+
Meals Donated
260+
Productions Greened
Results from 2021 through September 2025
FAQ
How does Good Planet Innovation differ from other sustainability consultants?
What does "zero-waste" actually mean for productions?
Do you work with productions of all sizes? Development too?
What's included in your Sustainability Impact Report (SIR)?
Can you help with productions anywhere in the US?
What about outside the US?
How far in advance should we book your services?
What's the difference between Production Sustainability and Regenerative Storytelling?
How does Ethical Brand Integration work?
Is there anything else you can do?
FAQ
How does Good Planet Innovation differ from other sustainability consultants?
What does "zero-waste" actually mean for productions?
Do you work with productions of all sizes? Development too?
What's included in your Sustainability Impact Report (SIR)?
Can you help with productions anywhere in the US?
What about outside the US?
How far in advance should we book your services?
What's the difference between Production Sustainability and Regenerative Storytelling?
How does Ethical Brand Integration work?
Is there anything else you can do?
FAQ
How does Good Planet Innovation differ from other sustainability consultants?
What does "zero-waste" actually mean for productions?
Do you work with productions of all sizes? Development too?
What's included in your Sustainability Impact Report (SIR)?
Can you help with productions anywhere in the US?
What about outside the US?
How far in advance should we book your services?
What's the difference between Production Sustainability and Regenerative Storytelling?
How does Ethical Brand Integration work?
Is there anything else you can do?
Get to know us
Get to know us
Our Team
Decades of combined experience in production, sustainability, and regenerative storytelling across global markets.
Michael Kaliski
Founder/CEO
Michael founded Good Planet Innovation, which has now become a leading production sustainability consulting company and B-corporation for commercials, entertainment and live events. He also is Co-Founder and Chairman of Green the Bid, a non-profit organization providing resources and community to shift the global advertising industry to standardized sustainable and regenerative practices. Michael contributes to numerous charitable and environmental projects, and also sits on the boards of the Harbor Point Charitable Foundation and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (West). He enjoys rescuing animals, listening to live music, and taking long walks on the beach while contemplating how to best live compassionately in purpose, impact, and integrity.
Michael Kaliski
Founder/CEO
Michael founded Good Planet Innovation, which has now become a leading production sustainability consulting company and B-corporation for commercials, entertainment and live events. He also is Co-Founder and Chairman of Green the Bid, a non-profit organization providing resources and community to shift the global advertising industry to standardized sustainable and regenerative practices. Michael contributes to numerous charitable and environmental projects, and also sits on the boards of the Harbor Point Charitable Foundation and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (West). He enjoys rescuing animals, listening to live music, and taking long walks on the beach while contemplating how to best live compassionately in purpose, impact, and integrity.
Michael Kaliski
Founder/CEO
Michael founded Good Planet Innovation, which has now become a leading production sustainability consulting company and B-corporation for commercials, entertainment and live events. He also is Co-Founder and Chairman of Green the Bid, a non-profit organization providing resources and community to shift the global advertising industry to standardized sustainable and regenerative practices. Michael contributes to numerous charitable and environmental projects, and also sits on the boards of the Harbor Point Charitable Foundation and the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (West). He enjoys rescuing animals, listening to live music, and taking long walks on the beach while contemplating how to best live compassionately in purpose, impact, and integrity.
Lisa Caruso
Chief Strategy Officer, Entertainment
Lisa leads the charge for Good Planet Innovation’s expansion of services and capabilities across film, TV and live entertainment. A creative and strategic leader, Lisa has 25+ years of experience creating award-winning global content as a director, writer, producer and executive. Lisa ran a production company at Universal, founded the U.S. division of a global NGO with a sustainability/equality mission, and was part of a small but nimble team that launched Planet Green, an eco-lifestyle network, to 50 million homes, for Discovery. She holds an MFA in Directing from AFI and a Global MBA from Thunderbird. Lisa is also an expert in social impact entertainment, deeply committed to changing hearts and minds around sustainability, conservation, and the rights of women and girls. She is a member of the Producers Guild of America and Alliance of Women Directors. Lisa has also traveled to nearly 50 countries, and is grateful for the many stories she’s heard along the way.
Lisa Caruso
Chief Strategy Officer, Entertainment
Lisa leads the charge for Good Planet Innovation’s expansion of services and capabilities across film, TV and live entertainment. A creative and strategic leader, Lisa has 25+ years of experience creating award-winning global content as a director, writer, producer and executive. Lisa ran a production company at Universal, founded the U.S. division of a global NGO with a sustainability/equality mission, and was part of a small but nimble team that launched Planet Green, an eco-lifestyle network, to 50 million homes, for Discovery. She holds an MFA in Directing from AFI and a Global MBA from Thunderbird. Lisa is also an expert in social impact entertainment, deeply committed to changing hearts and minds around sustainability, conservation, and the rights of women and girls. She is a member of the Producers Guild of America and Alliance of Women Directors. Lisa has also traveled to nearly 50 countries, and is grateful for the many stories she’s heard along the way.
Lisa Caruso
Chief Strategy Officer, Entertainment
Lisa leads the charge for Good Planet Innovation’s expansion of services and capabilities across film, TV and live entertainment. A creative and strategic leader, Lisa has 25+ years of experience creating award-winning global content as a director, writer, producer and executive. Lisa ran a production company at Universal, founded the U.S. division of a global NGO with a sustainability/equality mission, and was part of a small but nimble team that launched Planet Green, an eco-lifestyle network, to 50 million homes, for Discovery. She holds an MFA in Directing from AFI and a Global MBA from Thunderbird. Lisa is also an expert in social impact entertainment, deeply committed to changing hearts and minds around sustainability, conservation, and the rights of women and girls. She is a member of the Producers Guild of America and Alliance of Women Directors. Lisa has also traveled to nearly 50 countries, and is grateful for the many stories she’s heard along the way.
Erica Criddle
Operations Manager, New York/Eastern U.S., Asia, and Europe
Erica brings a unique blend of creative expertise and operational savvy as an Operations Manager for Good Planet Innovation. She ensures seamless project execution, blending a deep understanding of film production with a passion for sustainability. With a background as a writer, producer, script supervisor, and assistant director, her work includes notable projects such as Speed of Life and the award-winning short film The Ladies Room. Beyond production, Erica is a published poet, an aspiring author, and a polyglot (four languages and counting!). A passionate advocate for sustainable storytelling, Erica thrives on creating systems that support impactful narratives by utilizing strategic thinking, creative vision, and collaborative leadership. Erica endeavors to deliver projects that inspire, resonate, and care for the planet on which we live.
Erica Criddle
Operations Manager, New York/Eastern U.S., Asia, and Europe
Erica brings a unique blend of creative expertise and operational savvy as an Operations Manager for Good Planet Innovation. She ensures seamless project execution, blending a deep understanding of film production with a passion for sustainability. With a background as a writer, producer, script supervisor, and assistant director, her work includes notable projects such as Speed of Life and the award-winning short film The Ladies Room. Beyond production, Erica is a published poet, an aspiring author, and a polyglot (four languages and counting!). A passionate advocate for sustainable storytelling, Erica thrives on creating systems that support impactful narratives by utilizing strategic thinking, creative vision, and collaborative leadership. Erica endeavors to deliver projects that inspire, resonate, and care for the planet on which we live.
Erica Criddle
Operations Manager, New York/Eastern U.S., Asia, and Europe
Erica brings a unique blend of creative expertise and operational savvy as an Operations Manager for Good Planet Innovation. She ensures seamless project execution, blending a deep understanding of film production with a passion for sustainability. With a background as a writer, producer, script supervisor, and assistant director, her work includes notable projects such as Speed of Life and the award-winning short film The Ladies Room. Beyond production, Erica is a published poet, an aspiring author, and a polyglot (four languages and counting!). A passionate advocate for sustainable storytelling, Erica thrives on creating systems that support impactful narratives by utilizing strategic thinking, creative vision, and collaborative leadership. Erica endeavors to deliver projects that inspire, resonate, and care for the planet on which we live.
Janet Eisner
New Business Development & Operations Manager
Janet is part of Good Planet Innovation’s entertainment strategy team for B2B outreach. She provides operational expertise for production operations from her 25+ years in the industry. As Executive Producer in music videos and with a strong background in production management, Janet has worked with high profile celebrities, acclaimed film directors, and award-winning companies such as Partizan and The Artist Company. Janet’s deep understanding of the industry, coupled with her expertise in managing high profile projects, has made Janet a respected figure in the creative arts industry. A graduate of Boston University with a degree in marketing and communications, Janet blends her creative vision with strategic insights to deliver exceptional results. In recent years, she has shifted her focus to sustainability in production, utilizing her extensive experience to champion safe and eco-friendly practices to create a more sustainable future for the entertainment industry. Janet currently resides in Los Angeles, and has lived and worked in New York and London, gaining a wealth of global experience.
Janet Eisner
New Business Development & Operations Manager
Janet is part of Good Planet Innovation’s entertainment strategy team for B2B outreach. She provides operational expertise for production operations from her 25+ years in the industry. As Executive Producer in music videos and with a strong background in production management, Janet has worked with high profile celebrities, acclaimed film directors, and award-winning companies such as Partizan and The Artist Company. Janet’s deep understanding of the industry, coupled with her expertise in managing high profile projects, has made Janet a respected figure in the creative arts industry. A graduate of Boston University with a degree in marketing and communications, Janet blends her creative vision with strategic insights to deliver exceptional results. In recent years, she has shifted her focus to sustainability in production, utilizing her extensive experience to champion safe and eco-friendly practices to create a more sustainable future for the entertainment industry. Janet currently resides in Los Angeles, and has lived and worked in New York and London, gaining a wealth of global experience.
Janet Eisner
New Business Development & Operations Manager
Janet is part of Good Planet Innovation’s entertainment strategy team for B2B outreach. She provides operational expertise for production operations from her 25+ years in the industry. As Executive Producer in music videos and with a strong background in production management, Janet has worked with high profile celebrities, acclaimed film directors, and award-winning companies such as Partizan and The Artist Company. Janet’s deep understanding of the industry, coupled with her expertise in managing high profile projects, has made Janet a respected figure in the creative arts industry. A graduate of Boston University with a degree in marketing and communications, Janet blends her creative vision with strategic insights to deliver exceptional results. In recent years, she has shifted her focus to sustainability in production, utilizing her extensive experience to champion safe and eco-friendly practices to create a more sustainable future for the entertainment industry. Janet currently resides in Los Angeles, and has lived and worked in New York and London, gaining a wealth of global experience.
Noemi Torres
Operations Manager, West Coast, Southern U.S., Canada and Latin America
Noemi was promoted within one year to Operations Manager, in 2022, after starting as an Eco-PA with Good Planet Innovation. Since she was a child, Noemi was inspired by the Baden-Powell saying, “Try and leave this world better than you found it” and believes Good Planet is the best place to achieve her purpose. Noemi was named Woman of the Year by former U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff in 2017. She has also served as Chair of the City of West Hollywood’s Public Facilities Commission, and for the city’s Women’s Advisory board, and she ran for the West Hollywood City Council in 2020. Noemi volunteers with the YMCA, United Way’s “Everyone In” campaign, Habitat for Humanity, and Project Angel Food, to name a few causes close to her heart. She is also a board member for the Toxics Team with the city of Eugene, Oregon, where she currently lives with her partner, Daegan, and their 3-year-old son, Niko.
Noemi Torres
Operations Manager, West Coast, Southern U.S., Canada and Latin America
Noemi was promoted within one year to Operations Manager, in 2022, after starting as an Eco-PA with Good Planet Innovation. Since she was a child, Noemi was inspired by the Baden-Powell saying, “Try and leave this world better than you found it” and believes Good Planet is the best place to achieve her purpose. Noemi was named Woman of the Year by former U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff in 2017. She has also served as Chair of the City of West Hollywood’s Public Facilities Commission, and for the city’s Women’s Advisory board, and she ran for the West Hollywood City Council in 2020. Noemi volunteers with the YMCA, United Way’s “Everyone In” campaign, Habitat for Humanity, and Project Angel Food, to name a few causes close to her heart. She is also a board member for the Toxics Team with the city of Eugene, Oregon, where she currently lives with her partner, Daegan, and their 3-year-old son, Niko.
Noemi Torres
Operations Manager, West Coast, Southern U.S., Canada and Latin America
Noemi was promoted within one year to Operations Manager, in 2022, after starting as an Eco-PA with Good Planet Innovation. Since she was a child, Noemi was inspired by the Baden-Powell saying, “Try and leave this world better than you found it” and believes Good Planet is the best place to achieve her purpose. Noemi was named Woman of the Year by former U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff in 2017. She has also served as Chair of the City of West Hollywood’s Public Facilities Commission, and for the city’s Women’s Advisory board, and she ran for the West Hollywood City Council in 2020. Noemi volunteers with the YMCA, United Way’s “Everyone In” campaign, Habitat for Humanity, and Project Angel Food, to name a few causes close to her heart. She is also a board member for the Toxics Team with the city of Eugene, Oregon, where she currently lives with her partner, Daegan, and their 3-year-old son, Niko.
Tina Kobas
Operations Manager, Greater Los Angeles and Australia
Tina merges industry expertise with a commitment to eco-friendly practices as Operations Manager for Good Planet Innovation, ensuring commercial and film shoots run efficiently while reducing their environmental impact. In addition, Tina is a live events producer and working actor. She has a keen understanding of set operations, and thrives in production. Known for her attention to detail, creative direction, and strong client relationships, Tina brings passion, innovation, and sustainability to every production.
Tina Kobas
Operations Manager, Greater Los Angeles and Australia
Tina merges industry expertise with a commitment to eco-friendly practices as Operations Manager for Good Planet Innovation, ensuring commercial and film shoots run efficiently while reducing their environmental impact. In addition, Tina is a live events producer and working actor. She has a keen understanding of set operations, and thrives in production. Known for her attention to detail, creative direction, and strong client relationships, Tina brings passion, innovation, and sustainability to every production.
Tina Kobas
Operations Manager, Greater Los Angeles and Australia
Tina merges industry expertise with a commitment to eco-friendly practices as Operations Manager for Good Planet Innovation, ensuring commercial and film shoots run efficiently while reducing their environmental impact. In addition, Tina is a live events producer and working actor. She has a keen understanding of set operations, and thrives in production. Known for her attention to detail, creative direction, and strong client relationships, Tina brings passion, innovation, and sustainability to every production.
Amber Ford
Assistant Operations Manager
Amber masterfully tackles research, recruiting, training, support and administrative tasks on all productions for Good Planet Innovation, both nationally and internationally, as Assistant Operations Manager. Amber has a dynamic and varied skill set. A member of SAG-AFTRA hailing from Dallas, TX, she is an actor, filmmaker and professional dancer. She also graduated with honors in Physiology and worked in clinical Physical Therapy and as an ACSM certified personal trainer. An award-winning dancer and choreographer who has toured the US and Europe, Amber moved to Los Angeles to pursue dance, but her love for visual performance quickly expanded to include film. She founded her own production company, Dark Horse Productions, and, as a proud member of Green the Bid, is whole-heartedly committed to implementing sustainable practices on film & commercial sets. In her spare time, Amber loves watching action thrillers, reading, martial arts, cooking and exploring national parks.
Amber Ford
Assistant Operations Manager
Amber masterfully tackles research, recruiting, training, support and administrative tasks on all productions for Good Planet Innovation, both nationally and internationally, as Assistant Operations Manager. Amber has a dynamic and varied skill set. A member of SAG-AFTRA hailing from Dallas, TX, she is an actor, filmmaker and professional dancer. She also graduated with honors in Physiology and worked in clinical Physical Therapy and as an ACSM certified personal trainer. An award-winning dancer and choreographer who has toured the US and Europe, Amber moved to Los Angeles to pursue dance, but her love for visual performance quickly expanded to include film. She founded her own production company, Dark Horse Productions, and, as a proud member of Green the Bid, is whole-heartedly committed to implementing sustainable practices on film & commercial sets. In her spare time, Amber loves watching action thrillers, reading, martial arts, cooking and exploring national parks.
Amber Ford
Assistant Operations Manager
Amber masterfully tackles research, recruiting, training, support and administrative tasks on all productions for Good Planet Innovation, both nationally and internationally, as Assistant Operations Manager. Amber has a dynamic and varied skill set. A member of SAG-AFTRA hailing from Dallas, TX, she is an actor, filmmaker and professional dancer. She also graduated with honors in Physiology and worked in clinical Physical Therapy and as an ACSM certified personal trainer. An award-winning dancer and choreographer who has toured the US and Europe, Amber moved to Los Angeles to pursue dance, but her love for visual performance quickly expanded to include film. She founded her own production company, Dark Horse Productions, and, as a proud member of Green the Bid, is whole-heartedly committed to implementing sustainable practices on film & commercial sets. In her spare time, Amber loves watching action thrillers, reading, martial arts, cooking and exploring national parks.
Emily Dane
Sustainability & Entertainment Strategy Coordinator
Emily coordinates on-set sustainability for Good Planet Innovation on productions in the Los Angeles area, in addition to supporting the entertainment strategy team. Known for her "jack-of-all-trades" skillset and her hands-on approach, Emily enjoys the challenge of juggling both on-set responsibilities and business development coordination. She is a passionate lifelong environmental activist with a deep love for storytelling. With a diverse background spanning acting, writing, development, production, fundraising, and field marketing for nonprofits and startups, as well as education, Emily brings a wealth of experience to every project. When she’s not immersed in the creative process or coordinating sustainability efforts on set, you’ll find Emily tending to her garden while chatting with her resident owls, or exploring the myriad hiking trails and spectacular beaches of Southern California.
Emily Dane
Sustainability & Entertainment Strategy Coordinator
Emily coordinates on-set sustainability for Good Planet Innovation on productions in the Los Angeles area, in addition to supporting the entertainment strategy team. Known for her "jack-of-all-trades" skillset and her hands-on approach, Emily enjoys the challenge of juggling both on-set responsibilities and business development coordination. She is a passionate lifelong environmental activist with a deep love for storytelling. With a diverse background spanning acting, writing, development, production, fundraising, and field marketing for nonprofits and startups, as well as education, Emily brings a wealth of experience to every project. When she’s not immersed in the creative process or coordinating sustainability efforts on set, you’ll find Emily tending to her garden while chatting with her resident owls, or exploring the myriad hiking trails and spectacular beaches of Southern California.
Emily Dane
Sustainability & Entertainment Strategy Coordinator
Emily coordinates on-set sustainability for Good Planet Innovation on productions in the Los Angeles area, in addition to supporting the entertainment strategy team. Known for her "jack-of-all-trades" skillset and her hands-on approach, Emily enjoys the challenge of juggling both on-set responsibilities and business development coordination. She is a passionate lifelong environmental activist with a deep love for storytelling. With a diverse background spanning acting, writing, development, production, fundraising, and field marketing for nonprofits and startups, as well as education, Emily brings a wealth of experience to every project. When she’s not immersed in the creative process or coordinating sustainability efforts on set, you’ll find Emily tending to her garden while chatting with her resident owls, or exploring the myriad hiking trails and spectacular beaches of Southern California.
Bodhi
Chief Vibes Officer
Bodhi is a black lab mix with a heart as big as his tail wags. Once a feral pup running with a pack on a solar farm in Barstow, California, Bodhi’s story took a turn when he was rescued and fostered by our founder, Michael Kaliski. Now fully domesticated (and a bit spoiled), Bodhi brings boundless joy and calm energy to the office every day. Whether he’s snoozing on the couch, greeting clients with a wag and a smile, or gently reminding us to take a break for a walk, Bodhi keeps our team grounded and connected to what really matters: love, kindness, and occasional treats.
Bodhi
Chief Vibes Officer
Bodhi is a black lab mix with a heart as big as his tail wags. Once a feral pup running with a pack on a solar farm in Barstow, California, Bodhi’s story took a turn when he was rescued and fostered by our founder, Michael Kaliski. Now fully domesticated (and a bit spoiled), Bodhi brings boundless joy and calm energy to the office every day. Whether he’s snoozing on the couch, greeting clients with a wag and a smile, or gently reminding us to take a break for a walk, Bodhi keeps our team grounded and connected to what really matters: love, kindness, and occasional treats.
Bodhi
Chief Vibes Officer
Bodhi is a black lab mix with a heart as big as his tail wags. Once a feral pup running with a pack on a solar farm in Barstow, California, Bodhi’s story took a turn when he was rescued and fostered by our founder, Michael Kaliski. Now fully domesticated (and a bit spoiled), Bodhi brings boundless joy and calm energy to the office every day. Whether he’s snoozing on the couch, greeting clients with a wag and a smile, or gently reminding us to take a break for a walk, Bodhi keeps our team grounded and connected to what really matters: love, kindness, and occasional treats.
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