People and the Things They Use

November 10, 2008 by Evelyn Vincent

A provocative tour of our consumer-driven culture, the materials economy — from resource extraction to iPod incineration — exposing the real costs of our use-it and lose-it lifestyle. This is my absolute favorite video. I love it because it puts "us" and the way we live into perspective - in one tidy 20 minute package we can gain a deeper appreciation of the world around us and discover a 'new' path to follow. The Story of Stuff shows the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to create a more sustainable and just world. It'll teach you something, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever...

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