5 must-watch sustainability documentaries: learning while being entertained
Docu-mania: a bandwagon to jump on for sustainability
Documentaries are true-life stories with the ability to highlight the absurdity of ordinary events or people's daily lives all over the world. They are able to share knowledge, which is fundamental in today's world of misinformation, without having to remind us of a traditional school lesson. They are proof, as described in the previous article, that "edutainment" is a strategic tool for spreading difficult-to-digest topics like sustainability.Thanks to all these benefits, the streaming industry, which has decided to invest in such a format in the past ten years to increase revenue, supports documentaries with a dedicated budget and creative ideas.[2] The strategy is working, and sustainability now has an appealing way to reach new people in order to make the topic more accessible and mainstream and consequently lead the change. There are numerous stories about humans' impact on the planet and the environment, and they can be found on streaming platforms or on specific websites. We chose five of them to give you a general overview of some of the most pressing challenges. Relax and enjoy the ECONYL® curated selection!

5 must-watch sustainability documentaries
Journey to Ithaca “Journey to Ithaca” depicts the restoration of a natural paradise through a 76-ton cleanup effort by The Healthy Seas Foundation and its partners. After going bankrupt, a fish farm on Greece's Ithaca island was abandoned, wreaking havoc on the marine environment, local community, and maritime traffic for ten years. Its Cannes World Film Festival win for Best Environmental Film demonstrates its ability to raise awareness of long-term environmental issues. The movie encourages us to preserve the planet's beauty for future generations.
A life on our planet In this thought-provoking film, David Attenborough reflects on his lifetime of witnessing the impact of human activities on the environment. Through powerful storytelling and compelling visuals, the documentary offers a sobering account of the challenges our planet faces, including deforestation and climate change.
Tomorrow This film takes a constructive approach, exploring innovative green solutions to global environmental issues. Through inspiring examples, "Tomorrow" showcases grassroots initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future. By emphasizing community-driven efforts, we are encouraged to actively participate in creating positive change.

No Impact Man This film chronicles the year-long experiment of Colin Beavan and his family as they attempt to live with minimal environmental impact in the heart of New York City. Through a personal narrative, the documentary explores the challenges and successes of their eco-friendly lifestyle. By documenting their journey to reduce waste and live sustainably, "No Impact Man" inspires us to reconsider our own ecological footprint and adopt more environmentally-conscious choices.
Minimalism, A Documentary About the Important Things This documentary dives into real-life stories and interviews, urging us to question our relationship with goods. With striking visuals, it challenges us to embrace a simpler, more purposeful life and rethink our priorities, finding beauty in simplicity.
An entertaining train ride towards sustainability
Sustainability gains an accessible and mainstream platform for change as the streaming industry invests in documentaries. As a result, we enjoy an entertaining train ride toward a more sustainable future that is filled with gripping tales, real-world examples, and extraordinary adventures that help us grow more interested in a subject that will be crucial to safeguarding our planet.
[1] https://time.com/5951774/new-documentaries-streaming/
[2] https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/netflix-documentary-renaissance-kanye-west