We import nearly 50% of all our food in the UK …. and yet waste one-third of it.
Food waste alone, if it were a country, would be the world’s third largest source of greenhouse gas emissions after China and the United States, and the way our food is produced is a major driver of deforestation, water pollution and habitat loss.
It all sound depressingly overwhelming – but a new Cornish film brings some glimmers of hope.
Hungry for Change, the latest documentary from charity Cornwall Climate Care, takes a fascinating and inspiring look at a whole range of stories, from the gleaners picking ‘waste’ crops in our fields, to projects growing food in unusual places and a microbiologist keen to get us all eating low-carbon insects.
It is presented by forager Joshua Quick, who asks how we could produce more of our food locally, more imaginatively and more sustainably, to help us weather the climate challenges coming our way. You can see the trailer here
Hungry for Change is the sixth film in the award-winning Cornwall’s Climate Stories series, which looks at various issues around how climate change is impacting Cornwall – while showcasing the inspiring stories of what local people are doing to address the challenges coming our way.
The series has been praised by Sir David Attenborough, who said: “The need you have identified is indeed a real one, and your films meet it very well. Many congratulations.”
This film is a partner to Cornwall Climate Care’s previous film, Food for Thought, which was presented by an organic beef farmer and looked at the climate story around livestock farming in Cornwall.
Claire said: “There are so many links between food, health, poverty, education and government policy, and all of these need tackling together. It’s a huge challenge, but we hope this film will bring viewers hope and inspiration as part of the bigger picture.”
Hungry for Change will be launched at a series of screenings in July and August. The screenings will be followed by Q&A sessions with the filmmakers contributors and will include tastings of some unusual climate-friendly foods shown in the film.
4th July 2023 – screening with Helston Climate Action Group, Helston Methodist Church
7th July 2023 – screening at St Ives Arts Club followed by Q&A
8th July 2023 – screening at Plymouth Arts Cinema followed by Q&A
13th July 2023 – cinema launch at Plaza Cinema Truro followed by Q&A
20th July 2023 – screening at Calstock Arts with Q&A and waste dinner by Katie & Crow on request
29th July 2023 – screening at Armchair Adventure Festival, Mount Edgcumbe
Find out more and get your tickets here
5th August 2023 – screening at Green Gathering, Chepstow