Montclair Green Film Series Jan 21: ‘Story of Stuff’ and ‘Trashed’
Montclair’s Environmental Affairs office and Community Green present “The Story of Stuff” and “Trashed”, a double feature opening 2010’s monthly Green Film Series, examining a fundamental element of modern American culture – the creation and disposal of what we call “waste.”
The screening will be hosted at the Montclair Public Library’s Main Branch, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Thursday, January 21st at 6:30 p.m. All events at the Library are free. The Green Film Series continues throughout 2010, on the third Thursday of each month. RSVP at Meetup.com.
This year’s first film, “The Story of Stuff”, looks at our consumption patterns and the connections between environmental and social issues, encouraging more sustainable consumerism and changing how we look at all the stuff in our lives.
The second film, “Trashed”, investigates one of the fastest growing industries, the garbage business, analyzing the causes and effects of “taking out the garbage” while showcasing individuals, activists, corporations and advocacy groups working to affect change.
What are some of the effects all this waste will have on already strained natural resources, and our global climate? Who does it affect most?
Everyone is cordially invited to attend these two short, entertaining films, and an open discussion afterwards.
