At House of Kaos, we believe that creating dark beauty should never come at the cost of the planet or the people who help bring our worlds to life. Our events are built on reclaimed materials, collaborative relationships and a commitment to doing better with every ritual.
This page sets out how we approach sustainability, ethics and community in practical terms – and how we plan to keep improving as we grow.
This policy covers the areas of our work we directly control or significantly influence – props and décor, scenic design, costuming, creative processes and many of the suppliers we choose to work with. It also informs the expectations we set with our collaborators, venues and clients.
Some elements of an event, such as venue energy systems, existing infrastructure or third‑party catering operations, sit partly or wholly outside our control. In these cases we aim to influence, not overstate: we encourage better practice, share our standards and make informed choices where alternatives exist, but we do not claim to control every variable or to be “carbon neutral”.
We recognise the environmental impact of the events industry and are dedicated to minimising our footprint through creativity, resourcefulness and continuous improvement. We’d rather build worlds out of what already exists than buy new for the sake of aesthetics.
The majority of our props and décor are created from reclaimed, recycled and upcycled materials. We transform discarded items into gothic set pieces, altars and curios rather than sending them to landfill.
We design with longevity in mind. Almost everything we create can be reused, repaired or repurposed across different events and themes.
We actively reduce single‑use plastics and unnecessary waste at our events.
When we do buy new, we look for sustainable, ethically sourced and local options wherever possible – especially across the North East.
We work with venues to keep resource use sensible without compromising atmosphere.
Behind every event are real people: performers, collaborators, venue teams and guests. Our ethics are about making sure the way we work reflects the stories we tell – rooted in fairness, consent and community.
We aim to treat all collaborators, performers and suppliers with transparency and respect.
We work towards events that are welcoming for people of different bodies, genders, backgrounds and comfort levels.
We do not use real fur, feathers or animal products in our décor or costuming where there are suitable alternatives.
We aim to be open about how we work, what things cost and what guests can expect on the night.
Wherever we can, we support local artists, venues and causes connected to our work.
This policy is a living thing. As House of Kaos grows, we expect it to evolve with us – guided by new information, better practices and feedback from the people we work with.
If you have suggestions, concerns or would like to collaborate on making our events even more sustainable and ethical, please email sustainability@houseofkaos.co.uk .
