This summer, REDOL partners have handpicked the best movies, books and activities for you! Dive into the perfect card game where you can finally use your excuses not to take out the trash, suffer an existential crisis from watching a movie that might have predicted our Earth’s future, or learn from a recycling wizard.
Movie Night: Popcorn Ready?
- Don’t Look Up – A multiple award-winning film with Jennifer Lawrence, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more, must warn humankind of a comet that will obliterate planet Earth. The challenge? Convincing the 21st century! (Hint: It’s harder than you think.)
- Idiocracy – dubbed a “horror documentary”, this comedy sends the most average American guy 500 years into the future instead of 1 to a world where society and evolution have plummeted. Can he save humanity in time?
- War on Plastic with Hugh and Anita – a BBC One documentary that tackles the global plastic waste crisis and what we can do to solve it. Warning: May cause a sudden urge to recycle everything in sight.
- Demain – A heartwarming French award-winning documentary, highlighting the positive actions people are taking to ensure we have a ‘tomorrow’.
Fun Family Time: Explore and Enjoy!
- ‘Salvamondo’ series by Andrea Vico and Lucia Vaccarino teaches kids the importance of environmental care and climate-consciousness through engaging stories.
- ‘Mago Riciclo e la magia del parco’ by Beatrice Cappalletti makes recycling a magical experience for children. Expect to hear “Abracadabra” when the kids are sorting recyclables.
- ‘Kiki va sortir les poubelles?’ is a card game that turns excuses for not taking out the trash into a hilarious, guilt-free family activity.
- ‘La Tartaruga e il Reggilattine’ by Lorenzo Baglioni and Mario Tozzi is a moving song and video about ocean conservation that will resonate with all ages.
Expand Your Knowledge: Books and More!
- ‘Un mondo senza rifiuti? Viaggio nell’Economia Circolare’ by Antonio Massarutto for a journey into the circular economy.
- ‘Thanatia. Límites materiales de la transición energética’ by Alicia Valero is about the impending consequence of overconsumption of raw materials on Earth. A real page-turner that will make you rethink your shopping habits.
- ‘Economía Circular para todos: Conceptos básicos para ciudadanos, empresas y gobiernos’ written by Walter R. Stahel provides a comprehensive introduction to the circular economy.
- ‘Italia Green’ by Marco Fritella uncovers the process of recycling in Italy to achieve a sustainable development era.
Quick Reads: Essential Leaflets
- ‘Ill Catálogo de buenas prácticas en economía Circular’ by the Spanish Government on best practices in the circular economy.
- ‘Economía Circular Soluciones Tecnológicas’ made by ITENE to learn about the technical solutions for a circular economy. Perfect for those who love a good tech read.
- ‘Manual para formadores: La economía circular aplicada al sector de la construcción’ put together by Green Growth that focuses on the application of the circular economy in the construction sector.
Stay curious, stay hungry for knowledge, and keep exploring! Use REDOL’s approved list for your next book club pick, movie night, or family activity. Let us know your favourites!
