Begin a Conversation:

Can the world work for all?
Saving Walden’s World takes viewers to imperfect yet extraordinary societies to create a global conversation around sharing the Earth with other species and world neighbors.

Women's Right

  • Universal Higher Education
  • Women-led Micro-enterprise
  • Reproductive Freedom
  • Maternity Leave/Childcare
  • Equal Pay
  • End Violence!

Earth Care

  • Small Eco-Footprints & Small Families
  • Zero-Carbon
  • Organic Food Systems
  • Ecological Housing/Transport
  • Zero-Waste, Plastics

Comprehensive Well-Being

  • Poverty Eradication
  • Universal Healthcare
  • Racial/Economic Justice
  • Living Wage
  • War to Peace
  • End Cuban Embargo

Each day our lives offer infinite opportunities to make a positive or negative impact on others and the planet — in both small and large ways. Overwhelming? Take a deep breath… Imagine a world without war, hunger, racism, pollution, violence against women…

Below you will find a taste of the infinite ways your life can contribute to the future you imagine.

Be the Change

Imagine fun and creative ways to experiment with personal changes that have a measurable impact.

Collaborate for Change

Join networks of local and international organizations hard at work on the topics of this film. Learn how to effect policy changes.

Study for Change

Viewers will be able to Download a PDF of educational resources and a study guide to dig deeper into changing lifestyles and societies.

Calculate Your Ecological Footprint

Take this quiz to assess your impact and discover ways you can make your lifestyle healthier for the planet. One tip — think fun. If it isn’t fun, it’s not going to be sustainable. And, if it isn’t sustainable, it’s not going to be fun.

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