Writer Colin Beavan has always lived a life concerned about the environment, but he never did anything about it. Now to do something about global warming and environmental sustainability, Beavan decides to go forth with his grand experiment. For one year, Beaven and his family must live without electricity, toilet paper, and pretty much anything that will leave any sort of carbon footprint. During their experiment, Colin’s wife, Michelle, struggles to keep up with her husband. But as the months pass by, Michelle realizes the benefits of their new lifestyle. Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein are the filmmakers of this documentary about the environmental-friendly family.