The Story of Stuff

Humans are but a speck on the earth. This statement might lead one to believe that humans are powerless. In fact, humans are the most powerful species on the planet. Unfortunately, we are not conscious of our impact. We continue habits that could be changed, with little effort, and we wait for “somebody” to do something. We believe that, if we do nothing, there is a “Mother Earth,” like Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny, who will take care of it all. Naturally.

We have used up one-third of our planet’s resources. With ever growing speed, we are burying the earth in garbage. Much of it toxic. How did we get to this point? What can be done to fix it? It all seems so overwhelming.

Annie Leonard, an expert who has studied international sustainability and environmental health issues, all over the world, for more than twenty years has accomplished the impossible. She explains “the impact of consumerism and materialism on global economies and international health” in an easy to understand video.

Watch The Story of Stuff and be prepared for an A-ha moment that will not soon be forgotten.