Living Lightly

Here is the trailer for the first Living Lightly Project film, Be the Change, released on June 20, 2008, in Ottawa.

David visits with the members of the Great Canadian Theatre Company’s environment committee to learn about their workplace initiatives and their new eco-friendly venue. 

Thomas Levy had a dream, to build a “green” energy-efficient house, and to power it primarily with renewable energy, allowing him to avoid bringing in electrical lines. His dream became a reality in 2007, and he was looking for a good way to tell his story. Along came the Living Lightly Project. Upon reading an [...]

The Living Lightly film is now in the hands of professionals – professional editors that is. By early December we had filmed more than 25 hours of interviews and background footage. I had a list of more than a dozen other subjects ready and willing to be interviewed and filmed. As great as every one [...]

A collection of photos illustrating how Blake, Brenda and Naomi Poland of Oakville, Ontario, are reducing their carbon footprint and enjoying life. For a full list of what Blake and his family are doing to live lightly, check out his Web site. Photos courtesy of Blake Poland.
At the Kerr Village Organic Farmers’ Market – Saturday [...]

People looking to live lightly want someone and somewhere to turn to for reliable advice, and safer, more sustainable products. Since 1990, David and his family have trusted the owners and staff of Arbour Environmental Shoppe. Visit Arbour with David for a glimpse of the store’s mission, the personal commitment and the types of products [...]

Living Lightly at the cabin. Who needs power lines when solar power
and some wind-up appliances will do the job at 1/10th of the cost of
bringing in electricity?

David Chernushenko

After 4 weeks of filming, we have met some fascinating people who are working to live more lightly, and enjoying the challenge. Here is a glimpse of some of the material from which we will be putting together a feature-length film.

Living Lightly in Old Ottawa South Part I: drying laundry with zero
emissions, and that real fresh air smell, not the artificial one.

Photo by David Chernushenko

Living Lightly at the cabin. Rainwater goes a long way.

David Chernushenko