The word "Sustainability" is one that is often misused and misinterpreted.  It is the buzzword in the rhetoric surrounding the "Green" movement and has primarily been implemented in environmental concerns groups and organizations on college campuses.  The idea of sustainability, however, is much bigger- it acts on individual, community, and planetary levels. 

The Listening Project

As Americans, we have an incredible impact on the rest of the world and we need to understand our position in it before we can start trying to change the way our civilization has come to operate in an unsustainable manner.  The Listening Project travels to 15 countries, speaking with ordinary people about their view of America. Collectively, the messengers suggest that Americans learn, listen and question.  This documentary presents an incredibly unique human tapestry of views, opinions, and perceptions about the United States. If we wish to approach a global model of sustainability, then we should take advice from our international brothers and sisters and start listening.

HOME

"Sustainability" isn't just a 'being green".  Sustainability is a critically important concept that is important for the entirety of humanity.   It is about meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.  The documentary HOME presents the evolution of the Earth, nature, agriculture, humans, and the crises of habitat destruction, energy depletion, climate disruption, degredation of the environment, health, economic disparity and more.  If we're looking for a source by which to understand our planet and the damage done to it by modern humanity we need to look no further than HOME.  The second step towards a Sustainable future involves learning.