50 Eye Opening Documentaries About the Planet that Might Just Change Your Life

How many times has a movie changed your life? Or at least your perspective? 

For some people, movies are what you watch when you want to escape reality. For others, movies are where you can go to uncover reality.

In my life, I have seen a lot of people shift and change after watching a documentary. I’ve seen people changing their eating habits, their spending habits, their political views and how they treat other people and other living creatures.

Photo from Food Inc.

A good documentary will stay with you for days, a great documentary will create more questions than you can find answers for and a powerful one can provoke a change in your life.

As I was thinking of a list of documentaries I’ve seen that have inspired me to think of my impact on the environment, I decided to crowdsource a nice long list of recommended films from people who are all on their own journeys toward living a zero waste, eco friendly and a more considerate and compassionate lifestyle.

See the full list below and their trailers—FYI This list also features series (so prepare to binge!)

The Question: “What are the best documentaries you’ve seen that you would encourage others to watch that are environmentally/nature oriented?”

Full List A-Z

Even I haven’t seen half of these but excited to take some time to dig in! Thanks to the Facebook Group Journey to Zero-Waste for being an awesome source of all things eco-friendly, waste reducing tips and sharing their journeys of conscious living.