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Paige Thalia's Red Carpet Find Sparks Oscar Waste Debate

3/21/2026

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Paige Thalia gained attention after retrieving a large piece of the Oscars red carpet from a skip the morning after the ceremony.
She filmed the find for TikTok to highlight Oscar waste.
Thalia's experience raises questions about the Academy's sustainability practices.
Other awards have adopted more eco-friendly approaches.
The Academy has reduced waste in some areas, such as composting flowers, but red carpet disposal suggests more work is needed.

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Story summary

Paige Thalia gained attention after retrieving a large piece of the Oscars red carpet from a skip the morning after the ceremony.
She filmed the find for TikTok to highlight Oscar waste.
Thalia's experience raises questions about the Academy's sustainability practices.
Other awards have adopted more eco-friendly approaches.
The Academy has reduced waste in some areas, such as composting flowers, but red carpet disposal suggests more work is needed.