The Story of Stuff

Take a look at this fantastic website/short movie, The Story of Stuff, which goes behind the scenes of our production and consumption patterns. From extraction to sale, use to disposal, the film illuminates the connections between environmental impacts and social issues, demonstrating these linkages in a creative and captivating way. The site also provides summaries and a variety of resources on each step in the cycle, as well as an interesting blog. On a related note, NPR is doing a series on how we can get rid of our “junk” but protect the environment at the same time. Thus far, articles in the series have covered issues such as the recycling of electronic devices and plastic bag bans. To read this series, click here.