Waste Not (2011)

A different view on recycling and the environment

Waste Not (2011) poster

Waste Not is a film about where your garbage goes, who sorts it for you, and what it is worth if it isn't just tossed into landfill. It's easier and cheaper to retrieve gold from old computers for instance, than to dig it up. Organics can be used to create fertiliser and green electricity and yet each Australian sends half a tonne of food waste to landfill each year where it is contaminated with chemicals and e-waste. We recycle only 50% of all our waste. There is an alternative to environmental apocalypse and we don't have to wait for the politicians to make it happen. All we really need to do is be creative and use our imaginations to turn this waste into wealth again. Waste Not talks to scientists, workers at waste depots, environment campaigners, gardeners and even a famous chef about how easy it is to save the planet by simply recycling properly.

Director: Ruth Hessey
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Peter Fenton
Cinematography: Bonnie Elliott
Editing: Aden Young
Production: Ronin Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

recycling, sustainability, waste

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Not about?
Waste Not is a film about where your garbage goes, who sorts it for you, and what it is worth if it isn't just tossed into landfill. It's easier and cheaper to retrieve gold from old computers for instance, than to dig it up. Organics can be used to create fertiliser and green electricity and yet each Australian sends half a tonne of food waste to landfill each year where it is contaminated with chemicals and e-waste. We recycle only 50% of all our waste. There is an alternative to environmental apocalypse and we don't have to wait for the politicians to make it happen. All we really need to do is be creative and use our imaginations to turn this waste into wealth again. Waste Not talks to scientists, workers at waste depots, environment campaigners, gardeners and even a famous chef about how easy it is to save the planet by simply recycling properly.
Who directed Waste Not?
Waste Not was directed by Ruth Hessey.
Who stars in Waste Not?
Waste Not stars Bisso Revigo, Bianca Nogrady, James Bradfield, Narelle Mantle, Michael Mobbs, Jeff Angel.
How long is Waste Not?
Waste Not has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is Waste Not?
Waste Not is a Documentary film.
Where was Waste Not produced?
Waste Not was produced in Australia.