ABOUT :
Racing To Zero is a quick-moving, upbeat documentary presenting new solutions to the global problem of waste. By simply substituting the word RESOURCE for the word GARBAGE, a culture can be transformed, and a new wealth of industries can emerge.
Three years ago the mayor of San Francisco pledged to achieve zero waste by 2020. Racing to Zero tracks San Francisco’s waste stream diversion tactics and presents innovative new solutions to waste. This film documents a surprising, engaging and inspiring race to zero.
Matter of Trust is a proud Presenting Partner and producing a special edition of this DVD for the Paris COP21 Climate Conference. Executive Producers credits of Racing to Zero also include Patrice and Lisa Gautier, co-founders of Matter of Trust.
Christopher Beaver creator of Racing to Zero was interviewed by San Francisco Green Festival the article can be found here.
Racing to Zero video distributors:
APT Worldwide – international nonfiction video distributor.
Bullfrog Films – in the USA
Additional laurels include:
Official Selection Mendocino Film Festival 2014
Official Selection Princeton Environmental Film Festival 2015
Official Selection American Documentary Film Festival 2015
UPCOMING SCREENING:
TAKE ACTION WITH MATTER OF TRUST:
Ready to help us win this race? Reuse, recycle, and recover waste products! Reduce landfill methane emissions by participating in these programs :
Global Compost Project
Pledge to compost your organic waste!
Excess Access
Connect with those in need of your unwanted belongings. Remember, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.