Sunday 04. of January 2009

By: goat

The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard

One of the best, hard hitting, fact filled, in-your-face, up beat and engaging videos addressing rampart consumerism and the production cycle in today industrial world. Simple, enthralling and engaging for people of any age, it is presented by an amazing Annie Leonard, who keeps you on the edge of your seat through the 20 minute presentation – sometimes you wish she would take a breath!

The site claims that the video has been viewed over four million times, and in our opinion, should be watched by four billion as soon as possible. Apart from the video itself, which can be watched in its entirety or in it’s individual components - Extraction, Production, Distribution, Consumption, Disposal or Another Way - making it a perfect to present relevant sections at dinner parties or social gatherings if you want to make a point. After watching The Story of Stuff, you will find yourself quoting it on many different occasions.

Possibly the clearest and best explanation on the web exposing the un-sustainability of the present production, consumption and disposal systems employed on mass in today’s world, the site also offers reading lists, contacts, links and much, much more.

Do yourself a favour and take 20 minutes of your life to watch this presentation. While you are there check the site…

www.thestoryofstuff.com