The Story of Stuff

Have you seen ‘The Story of Stuff’ by Annie Leonard? ‘The Story of Stuff’ shows how all of the “stuff” in our lives affects communities here and abroad. It shows the entire process from extraction, production, sale, use and finally disposal. It’s a 20 minute look at consumption that is presented in a way that anyone can understand.

I watched the video with Eben and he completely understood what was going on. At one point, he said it was making him sick that our environment is treated that way. I told him he didn’t have to watch it, he responded that he wanted to and that he was learning that he shouldn’t buy anymore Pokemon cards. Now, if an 8 year old can grasp that concept, why can’t we all?

I want to congratulate Annie Leonard on the amazing work that she has done for our environment and health over the past 20 years. I hope that more people can see what affect our consumerism has on all of us and the environment. And that more people will think of where things go when you simply throw them away. Fabulous.

I encourage you to grab a cup of your favorite tea, sit back and learn the connections between the environmental and social issues than ban us together and what we can do as a community to live a more sustainable life and save our world.

How about you lovely readers, what did you think of the video?
Will it affect the way that you consume goods?

Enjoy.
Xo.