July 18, 2008

The Story of Stuff (video & website)

The Story of Stuff with Annie Leonard

MINUS: Sensationalism, editorializing the facts, and over-simplification

PLUS: Explains the impact of valid concepts like obsolescence, being valued for a demonstrable consumption rate (i.e., keeping up with the Joneses), what REALLY makes people happy, recycling will NEVER be enough, and sustainability.

OVERALL - I recommend it.  Pick a time when you have a solid 20 minutes to watch it.