From One Earth Film Fest:

CHICAGO-AREA PREMIERE. FILM DESCRIPTION: In the documentary "UseLess," the filmmakers try to find out why food and fashion waste has become a pressing social and environmental problem, and what we can do to change it. The documentary is seen through the eyes of a young Icelandic mother who is trying to understand the issues and change her ways. Interviews with experts, designers, activists, and producers shed light on the problem as well as offer many solutions to the audience.

Rakel Garðarsdóttir & Ágústa M. Ólafsdóttir/2018/55 min/Environmental & Social Justice, People & Culture, Waste & Recycling, Sustainable Food & Agriculture, Conservation

After the film, stay for a interactive post-film discussion with RJ Coleman of Collective Resource, Mary Allen of the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition and a Wasted Food Action Alliance Partner, and Germaine Curry of Majamas Earth. Also learn about concrete action opportunities with Collective Resource, the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition, and Go Green Park Ridge, Facilitator: Seamus Ford, Co-Founder, Root-Riot Urban Garden Network. Concessions are available for purchase.

After the event, head over to The Harp and Fiddle (110 Main St) for networking. Meet members of Go Green Park Ridge, the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition and Wasted Food Action Alliance. Learn more about food waste reduction and food scrap diversion in Illinois. Connect food loss prevention, recovery, and composting with local climate action. Note: everyone will be responsible for their own food and bar tabs. Contact amy@sevengenerationsahead.org with questions.

Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Arrive early to avoid lines and get best seats. ADA compliant accessible venue. Teens and young adults encouraged to attend. "PG-13" May contain heavy themes, graphic images or language.

Presented in partnership with Go Green Park Ridge.