Trashed... (2007)★ 7.3/10
- Documentary
Directed by: Bill Kirkos
Written by: Bill Kirkos
Trashed is a provocative investigation of one of the fastest growing industries in North America. The garbage business. The film examines a fundamental element of modern American culture...the disposal of what our society defines as "waste." It is an issue influenced by every American, most of whom never consider the consequences. Nor, it seems, the implications to our biosphere. At times humorous, but deeply poignant, Trashed examines the American waste stream fast approaching a half billion tons annually. What are the effects all this waste will have on already strained natural resources? Why is so much of it produced? While every American creates almost 5 pounds of it every day, who is affected most? And who wants America to make more? The causes and effects of the seemingly innocuous act of "taking out the garbage" are analyzed while showcasing the individuals, activists, corporate and advocacy groups working to affect change and reform the current model.
Cast & crew
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Lee AddlemanSelf - Vice President of Business Development, Waste ManagementRay AndersonSelf - Founder, Interface Inc.Kathy AngererSelf - (D)-Michigan LegislatureRick AnthonySelf - Former Solid Waste CoordinatorBob BessoSelf - Norcal Waste Systems, CaliforniaLiz BraterSelf - (D)-Michigan LegislatureKris CandourSelf - FreeganNicole Jain CapizziSelf - FarmerShelley CarrollSelf - Toronto City Council Works Committee ChairTed CudneySelf - Indiana Resident Fighting Landfill Expansion
Craig DeRocheSelf - (R)-Speaker, Michigan LegislatureJohn DohertySelf - Commissioner, New York City Dept. of Sanitation