Toronto flick talks trash

Concerned for the welfare of his young son, filmmaker Andrew Nisker made Garbage! The Revolution Starts at Home, a candid chronicle of a Toronto family’s quest to track their garbage over a three-month period. As the two-parent, three-child McDonald family embarks on a journey to find out where their garbage goes and what it’s doing to the world, we discover that for every action there is a reaction that affects us and the entire planet.

Meticulous tracking of the McDonald’s consumption and waste yielded…well, you’ll have to watch the flick to find out. In this enlightening documentary, Nisker shifts our focus from smog and melting glaciers to our own neighbourhoods and backyards, inspiring viewers to make the connection between their own consumption and the environment.

Watch a clip of the film and join Nisker’s movement for social change by sharing your stories and images of living green at home at www.garbagerevolution.com. Start a challenge in your own home to reduce the amount of garbage you generate. Host a screening party in your office or for family and friends to raise awareness and inspire others to take action.