Did you know that Canadians generate approximately 31 million tons of garbage a year and recycle only about 30 per cent of that material? This means each person generates approximately 2.7 kg of garbage each day. The sheer volume of waste is so vast that many existing landfill sites are approaching capacity. We have all seen that ever-growing mountain next to Highway 99.
So what should we, as responsible citizens, do? One Vancouver couple decided to challenge themselves to do something about this staggering statistic by living waste-free for a year. Out of this decision was born a film called The Clean Bin Project.
This award-winning documentary follows their year of trying to live consumer-and waste-free and explores the larger issues of garbage in North America. It features interviews with renowned artist Chris Jordan and marine pollution expert Capt. Charles Moore, and presents the serious topic of waste reduction with optimism, humour and inspiration for individual action.
The Creation Care Committee at Cedar Park Church in Ladner is celebrating Earth Week this year by hosting a screening of this documentary on Friday, April 25 at 7 p.m. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Popcorn and drinks will be available by donation at the concession with proceeds going to a local environmental cause.
For more information on this event, call the church office at 604-946-7410.
To learn more about The Clean Bin Project, visit www.cleanbinmovie.com.
