The 2008 IFC Independent Spirit Awards will be a "zero-waste event" in a bid to make the event the greenest ever.

All materials at the prize giving, which will be held in Santa Monica, California, on February 23, will be recycled, including the Astroturf stars will walk on at the event.

Organizers are also planning a "ride-sharing program," whereby celebrities and nominees will be asked to team up to get to the Independent Spirit Awards.

Voters are also being asked to register before December 15, so that nominated films can be streamed direct to them online - in a bid to save paper and packaging, and cut down on postal costs.

(This news article provided by World Entertainment News Network)