Filmmaker Alessia Cecchet crafts every object that she animates in films that combine animation with live action.
Tag: environment
Why Conservation Efforts Matter Now More Than Ever
The removal over 2 two million acres of land from national monuments signifies a need to change how we think about conservation efforts around the world.
The Women Behind New York’s Newest Park
New York’s next great green space was designed by a team of women.
Anne LaBastille, ‘Woodswoman’ of Adirondacks
Influenced by Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, Anne LaBastille built a secluded log cabin in the mountains in 1965 and lived there without modern luxuries for decades.
Mary Walton, the Female Inventor Who Cleaned Up the Industrial Revolution
A female inventor and environmentalist, Mary Walton helped tame pollution during the Industrial Revolution.
Overcoming Ecophobia: Environmentalists Battle the Existential by Getting Their Hands Dirty
Environmentalists struggle with anxiety and helpfulness, but it’s possible to overcome ecophobia.
Minimalism as Restraint
Minimalism is a throttle on pleasure, a restriction of life. A spiritual starvation. Jessica Gross examines two sides of the minimalist approach.
Waste Not Want Not
When environmental activist Lauren Singer realized how much plastic she was throwing away each day, she decided to give up garbage. Now she’s out to help other people build more sustainable routines.
Film Biz Recycling Is Closing, But Eva Radke’s Mission Continues
There’s no stopping the woman who set out to make the film industry sustainable.