The story of stuff

Today I want to share with you one of the first things that lead me to really look at what I have, what I consume, and how I treat the things that I have consumed (are they really useful? do my things just sit around collecting dust? do they end up in the garbage?). The story of stuff is a cute and informative video that explains the chain of production and consumption.

"From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this is hidden from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. 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. "          -The Story of Stuff

This has been widely watched since it came out in 2007, so you may have already seen it. If not here it is. I hope you find it interesting and thought provoking.

The Story of Stuff Project has other videos that you might also enjoy as well as more information about waste and resources to help us make better decisions. Just remember that this video is 20 minutes long so make sure you give yourself time to watch it, or you can even just listen while doing something around the house. Enjoy!

http://www.storyofstuff.org/