Discards
On this page you will find multimedia resources compiled by faculty members on the topic of discards.
Discard studies: Wasting, systems, and power
Discard studies: Wasting, systems, and power is a key resource in understanding waste within a context of discard studies, an interdisciplinary field of research that takes systems of waste as its focus. The book explores the social, political, and economic systems of waste and wasting.
Liboiron, M., & Lepawsky, J. (2022). Discard studies: Wasting, systems, and power. The MIT Press.
As the gull flies
As the gull flies is a documentary that explores the relationships between ring-billed gulls, Montreal residents, urban toxicologists, and waste experts and the tensions that arise from the presence of a wild animal that has adapted to thrive off human discards. The project is part of WasteScapes a collection of artistic, research, and educational projects.
Liz Miller, L. (2023). As the gull flies [Video].
Nuisance bear
The documentary Nuisance Bear, shot in Churchill, Manitoba, captures the annual polar bear migration amid challenges of human-wildlife coexistence. It portrays bears’ attraction to leftovers and how they navigate among crowds and vehicles, offering a unique perspective from the animals' viewpoint. The film raises questions about ethical dilemmas in human-animal encounters and offers a unique perspective on discards and waste.
Weisman, J. & Vanden, G. O. (2022, December 22). Nuisance bear [Video]. Vimeo.