The story of stuff is a fun, clear, lively, and timely treatment of the materials economy that shows how the real industrial economy intersects with sustainability. Subsequently, the video the story of stuff by annie leonard is shown. 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. For most of the world, consumption has been the unquestioned duty of every individual. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. I heard al gore on the evening news once describe the climate change trend as the earth has a fever. May 27, 2010 annie leonard, creator of the internet film sensation \ the story of stuff \, viewed over 6 million times, offers an astonishing, galvanizing book that tells the story of all the \ stuff \ we use everyday where our bottled water, mobile phones and jeans come from, how they\re made and distributed, and where they really go when we throw them away. A classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and silent spring, the story of stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of overconsumption on the environment, economy, and our health. Sachs calls for restraint, restoration, and rights. Because it will change your view about the world, and how bad are we treating it. Story stuff is a book written by speech pathologists.
Beginning with a startlingly simple message we have a problem with stuff. Our mission is to bring to life, in fullcolor coffeetable books, the compelling stories of the great corporations, associations, and institutions that have revolutionized the world around us. The story of stuff was received with widespread enthusiasm in hardcover, by everyone. Comprehension questions can be asked at the end of the video. Enchanting garden straight from the pages of a story book stuff. How our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our. It also gives you the knowledge to make environmentally conscious decisions about your stuff and activities and to share the message with your friends and family.
But everyone also has the stuff to overcome hardships, to survive and thrive. Has your life been touched by the story of stuff project. Learn how to better access and hone the eleven core elements of the stuff and be inspired by the realworld stories of triumph in this practical book by new york times bestselling author dr. Annie leonard is the author and host of our very own the story of stuff. Note that the story of stuff reinforces the important and highly recommended article by wolfgang sachs, fairness in a fragile world. Annie leonard not only knows the story of stuffshe has the right stuff. The materials system that defines our economy today. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today.
The story of stuff will take you on a provocative tour of our consumerdriven culture from resource extraction to ipod incinera. The story of your stuff gives you the opportunity to use your creative talents to highlight the importance of safeguarding irelands environment. Using a combination of statistical evidence, anecdotes, and case studies, annie leonard walks us through the world we are living in in terms of consumption. In the story of stuff, annie leonard walks us through the materials economy step by gory step.
Fantastic, i grumbled, and recollected my personal items. Whether you believe global warming is a hoax or a real crisis, the story of stuff has something to say to you. Several months ago, during our spring cleaning in the fall, our family had divested itself of a lot of excess stuff. Our first movie, the story of stuff, started it all, launching an honest conversation about our consumptioncrazed culture. Nixon had left the white house in disgrace, the nation was. The story of stuff how our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health and a vision for change by annie leonard a comprehensive and accessible critique of our model of economic growth and how we can transform our society to one of more sustainability and social equity. Edmond, pictured here with his wife janet, was inspired by the story of stuff to start one of hong kongs first urban farmtotable restaurants. This book specifically explains how we, as citizens and consumers, can practice restraint. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. A classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and silent spring, the story of stuff expands on the celebrated. 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. History of fun stuff books by jesse burton, larry dobrow. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We accept donations via visa, mastercard, discover, american express, or paypal.
Free range put the story online in december 2007, and leonard notified a handful of activist groups. Its popularity led to the creation of the nonprofit, the story of stuff project, and the development of additional awardwinning animated and liveaction movies. Apr 10, 2014 a story of stuff summary april 10, 2014 by sarah folk 4 comments the story of stuff is a 20minute video that was released by annie leonard and friends in december of 2007 detailing the lifecycle of our material goods. This alarming fact drove annie leonard to create the internet film sensation the story of stuff, which has been viewed over 10 million times by people around the world.
Unit 3 the story of stuff persuasive presentation academic listening and speaking context this lesson covering 6 class hours of instruction composes the 3rd unit of a listening and. Mar 09, 2010 with curiosity, compassion, and humor, leonard shares concrete steps for taking action at the individual and political level that will bring about sustainability, community health, and economic justice. A classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and sile. The original the story of stuff movie has been viewed more than 23 million times and counting globally since it launched in 2007 and is translated into over 30 languages. According to annie leonard, host of the story of stuff, i was wrong. The story of stuff is an interesting short film, particularly in its last half. Help us write a new story about a world that values sustainability and justice as much as we value our stuff. The story of stuff is a 20minute, factfilled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. An overarching issue is our carbon footprint individual, corporate, etc. Writer and narrator annie leonard explains that the golden arrow of consumption is the heart of the modern economic system, a system. This book should be required reading in high school. Sampson davis the pact, living and dying in brick city and sharlee jeter. The story of change urges viewers to put down their credit cards and start exercising their citizen muscles to build a more sustainable, just and fulfilling world.
The documentary is critical of excessive consumerism and promotes sustainability. Annie leonards in her book the story of stuff explores different issues, more pertaining to the united states. Embraced by teachers, parents, churches, community centers, activists, and everyday readers, the story of stuff will be a longlived classic. The story of the stuff a web documentary by ashley maynor. In her sweeping, groundbreaking book of the same name, leonard tracks the life of the stuff we use every day where our cotton tshirts, laptop computers, and aluminum cans come. I was now on my own less is more personal stuff reduction quest so a whole book about stuff had huge appeal. The documentary is critical of excessive consumerism and promotes sustainability filmmaker annie leonard wrote and narrated the film, which was funded by tides foundation, funders workgroup for sustainable production and consumption, free range studios and other foundations. For donations via check, send a check payable to the story of stuff project, to. The story of stuff how our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health. This alarming fact drove annie leonard to create the. Tom wolfe began the right stuff at a time when it was unfashionable to contemplate american heroism. May, 2009 this is a summary of the contents of the video, the story of stuff. The stuff authors on unlocking your inner fortitude.
Then garbage activist annie leonard brought her twohour lecture to free range who helped her turn it into a 20minute animated revolution. Sylvia grider in texas had described to me as a luminous aura. I totally recommended to all of you, from compulsive consumers or strict ecologist to governments and companies, all of us should have a look to the story of stuff. Amount of water per person used every day in the u.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. When i spotted the story of stuff by annie leonard in the green section of a local bookstore, i thought, how cool, a book about stuff, i have to. The story of stuff project is a nonprofit organization transforming the way we make, use, and throw away stuff so that it is better for people and the planet. Annie leonard, creator of the internet film sensation \the story of stuff\, viewed over 6 million times, offers an astonishing, galvanizing book that tells the story of all the \stuff\ we use everyday where our bottled water, mobile phones and jeans come from, how they\re made and distributed, and where they really go when we throw them away. From its analysis of sale, use, and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad. Leonard examines the stuff we use everyday, offering a galvanizing critique and steps for a changed planet. Show more the story of stuff is a short video created by the story of stuff project in 2007.
Apr 11, 2011 the story of stuff april 11, 2011 posted by dellahuff in design thinking, systems thinking. Since then, weve produced dozens more animated shorts and documentaries that chart a path to a more just and sustainable future. Whatever your mantra is, if you dont have one, you can use one. The story of stuff the story of bottled water the story of electronics. When i spotted the story of stuff by annie leonard in the green section of a local bookstore, i thought, how cool, a book about stuff, i have to get it. Annie leonard, creator of the internet film sensation the story of stuff, viewed over 6 million times, offers an astonishing, galvanizing book that tells the story of all the stuff we use everyday where our bottled water, mobile phones and jeans come from, how theyre made and distributed, and where they really go when we throw them away. Like rachel carsons silent spring, the story of stuff is a landmark book that will change the way people thinkand the way they live. They too are the stuff of story books, from a 17th centurystyle knot garden where geometric lines of restrained buxus contain exuberant perennial plantings, to the new picture perfect laurella. In the video, writers annie leonard and jonah sachs describe the process of turning natural resources into consumer goods, then into waste. The story of stuff is a short animated documentary about the lifecycle of material goods. Bossypants by tina fey, me talk pretty one day by david sedaris, is everyone hanging out without me. The impact of overconsumption on the planet, our communities, and our healthand how we can make it better paperback february 22, 2011.
If everyone consumed at us rates, we would need three to five planets. First, the story of stuff book contains a wealth of information that just couldnt be crammed into the video. Story of stuff pinpoints the problems with possessions. On a pinboard, the terms input left, economic growth middle and output right are displayed on three sheets of a4 paper, reflecting the style used in the film.
The story of stuff book by annie leonard thriftbooks. Once its done, doubleclick on the downloaded file to unzip it. It is designed to be quick and easy to use in therapy and all sheets are great for teachers and parents alike. Jan 01, 2010 annie leonard is the author and host of our very own the story of stuff. One of the books pieces of advice to help in unlocking the stuff is to write a motivational statement.
Write stuff enterprises, llc, is the worlds leading publisher of books on the evolution of industry and technology. Edwards friends decide to help him with all of his stuff. She is author of the story of stuff, the book, published by free press of simon and schuster on march 9, 2010. A classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and silent spring, the story of stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring.
The story of stuff is a 20minute, fastpaced, factfilled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. How our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our healthand a vision for change. Dec 03, 2007 the story of stuff will take you on a provocative tour of our consumerdriven culture from resource extraction to ipod incinera. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I groaned in frustration as my bag spilled up the stairs, and i dropped my books. Beginning readers can learn all about the worldwide phenomenon of crayola crayons in this colorful nonfiction level 3 readytoread about the history of this beloved company. Consumers growing interest in real products sure, your sweater might be genuine wool. I regard this video as essential viewing, and its message as fundamentally correct. With just 5 percent of the worlds population, were consuming 30 percent of the worlds resources and creating 30 percent of the worlds waste. Filmmaker annie leonard wrote and narrated the film, which was funded by tides foundation, funders workgroup for sustainable production and consumption, free range studios. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Some stepped over my stuff, where others just ended up kicking. If you believe your responsibility in the matter of global warming is only to recycle or reuse stuff, this book has something to say to you. She reflects on peoples consumer habits and discusses issues that slowly eat into economies and make people to become slaves of nature.
Although the economy appears to undermine sustainability, it works for the burgeoning global middle classes, for now, as the middle class increases consumption. Annie has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. This summary of the story of stuff includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Story of stuff pinpoints the problems with possessions book. The story of stuff the story of stuff, true to its title, is about stuff. A classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and silent spring, the story of stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring the threat of. The story of stuff ebook by annie leonard rakuten kobo. No matter how mundane, the stuff became sacred by the very fact that it had been sent here, at this time and place, to provide comfort. The stuff of our griefthe cards and teddy bears, the letters and quilts seemed to take on what dr.
The story of the stuff is web documentary about americas obsession with temporary memorials. The story of stuff book by annie leonard official publisher page. If you watched her 20minute video, the story of stuff, then youll definitely want to read and share. The story of stuff a summary this is a summary of the contents of the video, the story of stuff. In her book, the story of stuff, i found that annie leonard explains with sobering, and yet hopeful clarity why our planet is overheating from, in part, massive overconsumption by a relatively small part of earths human population.
Every single day, we find the cutest videos on the internet and share them with you. The story of stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to. It has 4 chapters that provide the skills for a child to create stories containing. Read the story of stuff how our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our healthand a vision for change by annie leonard available from rakuten kobo. Story stuff teaching resources teachers pay teachers. To download one of the movies, simply click on the link below and wait for your download to finish. Buy a cheap copy of the right stuff book by tom wolfe.
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