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FILMS ABOUT ZERO WASTE

Transitioning to a lifestyle in which our consumption habits don't impact negatively on the planet, our society and our health is one of the most straightforward ways we can each make immediate changes for the good of all. 'Zero Waste' is a term that can make the mission sound alarming and impossible, but it sets a beautiful intention.


What does transitioning to zero waste look like? Why is it important? Across these films you'll hear stories from peole who've made that journey their life goal, as well as from people for whom composting food scraps, composting human waste, being frugal in the home, and homesteading are all conscious or unconscious steps on that path. We hope you'll learn heaps and be deeply inspired!

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Meg, Patrick and Woody harvest acorns on their front lawn.

Community, Farming, Food & Gardening, Homes & Building, Permaculture, Simple Living, Zero Waste

60 mins

A new feature film releasing in June 2025 about the philosophy and lifestyle choices of an Australian family living profoundly simply.

Photograph of Helen Dew smiling at the camera, holding a freshly harvested basket of greens.

Community, Food & Gardening, Simple Living, Zero Waste, Economy, Urban Living

13 mins

Helen Dew is an 85-year-old activist with a passion for gardening, community resilience, biochar, seed saving and living simply.

Image of Liam and Hannah speaking to camera about zero waste.

Zero Waste, Urban Living, Simple Living

17 mins

What does it mean to be on the zero waste journey? And why is it important for us each to take personal responsibility for our waste?

A graphic art poster for the Ben & bEartha film with Ben smiling in the foreground and teams of composters and community members in the background.

Zero Waste, Community, Urban Living, Food & Gardening

39 mins

Follow the remarkable journey of a passionate man making composting at a community-wide scale not just a dream but the real thing.

Photo of Lauren, Oberon and their two daughters harvesting vegetables from a garden.

Community, Permaculture, Simple Living, Zero Waste, Urban Living

8 mins

What secrets does this family hold to reducing individual impact on the planet by reducing family waste streams?

Sam and Helen's urban backyard garden

Permaculture, Simple Living, Urban Living, Zero Waste, Food & Gardening, Community, Economy

15 mins

What does sustainable living in the city look like? This film explores the different methods one family employs to reduce their impact.

Meg, Woody and Patrick sit at the outdoor kitchen table eating dinner in orange bowls on an orange and yellow checkered table cloth.

Community, Food & Gardening, Permaculture, Simple Living, Zero Waste, Urban Living

12 mins

This family live an incredibly simple life, yet they have an abundance in so many things – food, community, time to create a beautiful life.

Poster artwork for Living the Change with green lettering, a blue planet and a black background.

Community, Simple Living, Regenerating Nature, Urban Living, Permaculture, Economy, Farming, Food & Gardening, Homes & Building, Zero Waste

86 mins

Living the Change is a feature-length documentary that explores solutions to the global crises we face today.

Greg proudly shows off two of his humanure compost piles made of pallets

Food & Gardening, Permaculture, Simple Living, Zero Waste

7 mins

Learn about how this couple manages their composting toilet, why it's so important, and how easy it is!

Photograph of a round tiny house lit up against a starry night sky.

Community, Food & Gardening, Permaculture, Simple Living, Zero Waste

78 mins

What would it look like to live within Earth's available resources? This group came together to explore a one-world-footprint lifestyle.

Photo of the side of the green tiny house, it's two windows open, with a large pine tree behind it.

Community, Simple Living, Permaculture, Homes & Building, Zero Waste

4 mins

This film showcases the build of a very tiny house, built using reclaimed materials by a couple with no previous building experience.

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