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GFT to screen Leonardo di Caprio documentary as part of eco-friendly festival. Words: Anna Millar
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Entry to the film is free and on a lirst come first served basis but vieyvcrs are encouraged to bring an empty drinks can along with them for recycling as admission to the screening.
James King. Radio | film critic and spokesperson for the festival. said: 'I wanted to get involved in this project as recycling is an important part of our everyday lives and is essential to the upkeep of the environment. We have to raise ayvareness around this subject to ensure a healthy future for our children.’
As King points out. Britain currently consumes eight billion drinks cans a year. 'Six to eight weeks after a drinks can is recycled it can be back on the shell being sold as another drinks can.‘ he explains. ‘so
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See www.cancouture.com for more information on the Can Film Festival or www.48hourfilm.com/edinburgh for the 48 Hour Film Project
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