{"id":38681,"date":"2021-02-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=38681"},"modified":"2021-02-16T17:26:37","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T16:26:37","slug":"eco-documentaries-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/eco-documentaries-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond sustainability: 5 eco-documentaries that will make you think deeper"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This article is about <strong>amazing eco-documentaries about sustainability topics<\/strong> that will make you think deeper and, hopefully, start to create a better world.<\/p>\n<p>Over the last few decades, human technology has improved like never before. As time passes by, we can use these new technologies to better understand the world we live in. As a consequence, we acknowledged the tough situation the earth is living.<\/p>\n<p>Climate change, ocean pollution and <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/extintion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mass extinction<\/a> are only some of the problems we have to face to help nature finding a new balance. We should re-think our lives and human society in a more <strong>sustainable way<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\">Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0Co1Iptd4p4\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Nowadays, buying is easier than ever. You just have to order something on your laptop and, in a few days, you have what you wanted. It&#8217;s very simple and it often saves time. But <strong>do we need what we buy<\/strong>? Think about it, sometimes we just buy stuff to have it, not because we need it or because it means something to us. We are always looking for the newest, the latest, the most advanced, but <strong>what happens when it lose this value<\/strong>? We look for the next one.<\/p>\n<p>Through the experience of <strong>the minimalists Joshua Fields Millburn &amp; Ryan Nicodemus<\/strong>, the documentary analyzes our society and how consumerism affects us. &#8220;<strong>You are not gonna get happier by consuming more<\/strong>&#8220;, this can be an extreme summary of the documentary. As simple as it may sounds, this sentence can be very valuable for everyone. Sometimes it is better to take some time and think, so enjoy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\">One of the tops awarded eco-documentaries: Real Value | Sustainability | Social Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_38731\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-38731 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/Real_Value_Amazon_Thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"eco-documentaries\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/Real_Value_Amazon_Thumbnail.jpg 960w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/Real_Value_Amazon_Thumbnail-536x302.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/Real_Value_Amazon_Thumbnail-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/Real_Value_Amazon_Thumbnail-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/Real_Value_Amazon_Thumbnail-570x320.jpg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/Real_Value_Amazon_Thumbnail-344x194.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo via www.realvalue.com<\/div><\/div>\n<p>When talking about businesses, we usually use the word &#8220;value&#8221; to describe the economic feature of this or that company. Of course, this is a one-dimensional interpretation of reality. &#8220;<strong>Real Value<\/strong>&#8221; points out the importance of other dimensions, such as the social and environmental ones.<\/p>\n<p>A company should not only create profit only for itself but also for the community in which it is embedded. It should not damage the environmental fabric of its area, it should protect it.<strong> It should because<\/strong> <strong>it can<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>All the companies displayed in the documentary are great examples of <strong>sustainability and social good<\/strong>. They provide organic goods for their customers they offer a healthy work environment to their employees. What makes them different, is <strong>their will to do something more than just earn money<\/strong>. These organizations show us that a <strong>sustainable alternative<\/strong> to our company model\u00a0<strong>is possible.<\/strong> We, as species, can follow this new direction.<\/p>\n<h3>Info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ez3CWXQrgVo&amp;ab_channel=NothingUnderground\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full Version<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\">Superfoods \u2013 is healthy eating just hype? | DW Documentary<\/h2>\n<p>The so-called superfoods are foods that are considered to be very healthy. Among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/12-superfoods-you-should-be-eating\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">superfoods<\/a> we can name <strong>salmon, quinoa, oatmeal and eggs<\/strong>, which are all very tasty and nutritious.<\/p>\n<p>One of the issues that this eco-documentary wants to discuss, is the environmental and economic impact of the production of superfoods. In particular, they focus on quinoa, which is largely cultivated in Bolivia. You&#8217;ll see that the <strong>exploitation of quinoa fields in no more sustainable<\/strong> and neither is the production. Often, quinoa farmers struggle to earn enough money for their families. Is there a better way to cultivate quinoa?<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_38727\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-38727 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/prudence-earl-_pGfJTZi5OE-unsplash-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"Superfoods\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/prudence-earl-_pGfJTZi5OE-unsplash-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/prudence-earl-_pGfJTZi5OE-unsplash-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Prudence Earl via Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>For what concerns <strong>European consumers<\/strong> (in this case German ones), the fact that a person eats superfood doesn&#8217;t make that person healthier. It&#8217;s about all the other things we eat, whether our diet is balanced or not. <strong>Sustainable alternatives to superfoods<\/strong> like quinoa exist and they are even km zero.<\/p>\n<h3>Info: watch the documentary on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tRRoYeKztbY&amp;t=17s&amp;ab_channel=DWDocumentary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"title style-scope ytd-video-primary-info-renderer\">DOWN to EARTH<\/h2>\n<p>Down to Earth is one of the most remarkable eco-documentaries for setting life&#8217;s values. A Dutch family travels around the world looking for a deeper awareness of human beings and their <strong>ancient connection with nature<\/strong>. They visited people and culture all over the world: from native Americans in Michigan to Kenyan tribes, an indigenous Australian woman, and several others.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_38730\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-38730 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/andrew-james-ehdsg7SHm6A-unsplash-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"eco-documentaries\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/andrew-james-ehdsg7SHm6A-unsplash-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/andrew-james-ehdsg7SHm6A-unsplash-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo by Andrew James on Unsplash<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Their hunt for knowledge in these remote places may sound naive but hides the will to comprehend the true link between mankind and nature. The two Dutch parents try to <strong>ensure their children and the audience a consciousness<\/strong> that will help them during their whole lives.<\/p>\n<h3>Info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RoWgEOxoQy4&amp;fbclid=IwAR2zJ_VWRFve6CnvXAExdtl9-NTB7qY-N4I-kM6mT0uZF9DcFgU7b7ZoLFI&amp;ab_channel=DOWNtoEARTH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Complete film<\/a><\/h3>\n<h2 class=\"LC20lb DKV0Md\">Fools &amp; Dreamers: Regenerating a Native Forest<\/h2>\n<p>Form 1987 Botanist <strong>Hugh Wilson<\/strong> has dedicated his life to regenerate a native forest on\u00a0New Zealand\u2019s Banks Peninsula. Of course, he was not alone. The documentary recalls how Hugh overcame the challenge. From the beginning, the purchase of this area, to the <strong>use of gorse<\/strong>, a local infesting plant, to regenerate part of the ancient forest. Many people during these years have asked Hugh why he was restoring the forest. For him, it&#8217;s like to ask: &#8220;<strong>Why should you love your mother<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_38736\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-38736 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/banks-peninsula-870x490.jpg\" alt=\"New Zeland hills\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/banks-peninsula-870x490.jpg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/02\/banks-peninsula-570x320.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Photo on Pixabay<\/div><\/div>\n<p>His first goals were conservation and restoration of biodiversity. Every ecosystem is based on balances that shouldn&#8217;t be touched. When this happens, the ecosystem can be crucially damaged. But, with our little help, nature can regain the original balance, <strong>flourishing and blooming again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Info:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=3VZSJKbzyMc&amp;ab_channel=HappenFilms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full Documentary<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Cover photo: Kal visuals via Unsplash<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article is about amazing eco-documentaries about sustainability topics that will make you think deeper and, hopefully, start to create a better world. Over the last few decades, human technology has improved like never before. As time passes by, we can use these new technologies to better understand the world we live in. 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