A New Year – A New View! The Story of ‘Stuff’ is compelling viewing.

This short film takes viewers on a mind-opening tour of our consumer-driven culture, from resource extraction to computer incineration, exposing the real costs of this use-it and lose-it approach to stuff.

Throughout the 20 minute film, environmental activist Annie Leonard, the film's narrator and an expert on the materials economy, examines the social, environmental and global costs of extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal.
 
All the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. From the limited life cycle of personal computers to changes in footwear fashion, Leonard demonstrates that products are either designed to be regularly replaced or to convince consumers that their stuff needs to be upgraded. This notion of planned and perceived obsolescence drives the machine of consumerism year round.
 
The Story of Stuff exposes 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, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.

This is a great thing to pass along to all your friends. It’s an effective way to get people to see the big picture.

Watch full video here: www.storyofstuff.com