No Impact Man: Recommended Documentary

No Impact Man is a story about Colin Beavan who decides for one year to eliminate his personal impact and change he and his family’s lifestyle to be more green. They makes some hard sacrifices such as giving up electricity for 6 months, no elevators, toilet paper or cars. The first reaction seems extreme, but through his chronicles you realize that humans have a great capacity for adjustment. His wife, Michelle, initially struggled although she was supportive of the project. At the end you clearly see she is happier, they have improved communications and really became a convert for the lifestyle.

Another great chronicle of how living life sustainably doesn’t have to be hard, it is just different. A big payoff is the money savings but more than that you see a family who enjoys  each other and life again.

You can purchase the DVD from Oscillcope Laboratories or Whole Foods. It is also available for rent at local video store.

Tapped the Movie- A Must See!

Eco-officiency was a sponsor of this years 2009  Colorado Environmental Film Festival which featured the movie Tapped, about the 1.1 billion dollar bottle water industry. This movie has been recognized and awarded in over 15 different film festivals. It was a fantastic look at the bottle water industry and how it is affecting so many areas of life of communities, health, water safety and waste issues. A must see if you didn’t get to the film festival!
Visit the Tapped website to order the DVD.

If you did see it, let me know what you think….

HOME- An amazing video

A free movie to view on You Tube , Home, takes you around the world with some stunning cinematography.Home was intended to mobilize the world to take more action on environmental initiatives. Take a look and let me know what you think.

Website: http://www.home-2009.com

The Story of Stuff

If you haven’t seen this video produced by Annie Leonard, it is a must see! An engaging and interesting short video on the life cycle impact of consumption and stuff. A great video to include in sustainability training for employees or to launch your sustainability program.

Check it out…http://www.storyofstuff.com/