But can you trace its fibers back to the very sheep from which it was shorn. Since then, weve produced dozens more animated shorts and documentaries that chart a path to a more just and sustainable future. The story of stuff is an interesting short film, particularly in its last half. A classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and silent spring, the story of stuff expands on the celebrated documentary exploring. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Get a free ebook by joining our mailing list today. First, the story of stuff book contains a wealth of information that just couldnt be crammed into the video. Leonards video has become a hit on youtube, with over one million views and there is even a book now available. We accept donations via visa, mastercard, discover, american express, or paypal. 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. May, 2009 this is a summary of the contents of the video, the story of stuff. I heard al gore on the evening news once describe the climate change trend as the earth has a fever. Our first movie, the story of stuff, started it all, launching an honest conversation about our consumptioncrazed culture.
I regard this video as essential viewing, and its message as fundamentally correct. Annie leonards in her book the story of stuff explores different issues, more pertaining to the united states. Some stepped over my stuff, where others just ended up kicking. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and sile.
Note that the story of stuff reinforces the important and highly recommended article by wolfgang sachs, fairness in a fragile world. Story stuff teaching resources teachers pay teachers. 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. The impact of overconsumption on the planet, our communities, and our healthand how we can make it better paperback february 22, 2011. 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. This book specifically explains how we, as citizens and consumers, can practice restraint. Annie has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. Apr 11, 2011 the story of stuff april 11, 2011 posted by dellahuff in design thinking, systems thinking. The stuff of our griefthe cards and teddy bears, the letters and quilts seemed to take on what dr.
Bossypants by tina fey, me talk pretty one day by david sedaris, is everyone hanging out without me. 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. In the video, writers annie leonard and jonah sachs describe the process of turning natural resources into consumer goods, then into waste. 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. This book should be required reading in high school. If you watched her 20minute video, the story of stuff, then youll definitely want to read and share. 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. 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. The story of stuff ebook by annie leonard rakuten kobo. The story of your stuff gives you the opportunity to use your creative talents to highlight the importance of safeguarding irelands environment. Annie leonard not only knows the story of stuffshe has the right stuff. Jan 01, 2010 annie leonard is the author and host of our very own the story of stuff. 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. 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. The story of stuff how our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health. 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. The story of stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to. 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. The story of stuff book by annie leonard official publisher page. The story of stuff book by annie leonard thriftbooks. I was now on my own less is more personal stuff reduction quest so a whole book about stuff had huge appeal. Whether you believe global warming is a hoax or a real crisis, the story of stuff has something to say to you. The story of the stuff a web documentary by ashley maynor.
For donations via check, send a check payable to the story of stuff project, to. From its analysis of sale, use, and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad. How our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our. Show more the story of stuff is a short video created by the story of stuff project in 2007. The story of stuff was received with widespread enthusiasm in hardcover, by everyone. It is designed to be quick and easy to use in therapy and all sheets are great for teachers and parents alike.
Has your life been touched by the story of stuff project. She is author of the story of stuff, the book, published by free press of simon and schuster on march 9, 2010. Thanks so much for wanting to share our movies out in the world. 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. 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. To download one of the movies, simply click on the link below and wait for your download to finish. Sylvia grider in texas had described to me as a luminous aura. Write stuff enterprises, llc, is the worlds leading publisher of books on the evolution of industry and technology.
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. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Buy a cheap copy of the right stuff book by tom wolfe. The story of the stuff is web documentary about americas obsession with temporary memorials.
The materials system that defines our economy today. Dec 03, 2007 the story of stuff will take you on a provocative tour of our consumerdriven culture from resource extraction to ipod incinera. Filmmaker annie leonard wrote and narrated the film, which was funded by tides foundation, funders workgroup for sustainable production and consumption, free range studios. Every single day, we find the cutest videos on the internet and share them with you. With just 5 percent of the worlds population, were consuming 30 percent of the worlds resources and creating 30 percent of the worlds waste. 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. Comprehension questions can be asked at the end of the video. The story of stuff the story of stuff, true to its title, is about stuff. 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. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Story stuff is a book written by speech pathologists. If everyone consumed at us rates, we would need three to five planets. The stuff authors on unlocking your inner fortitude.
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. Story of stuff pinpoints the problems with possessions. The story of stuff is a short animated documentary about the lifecycle of material goods. Although the economy appears to undermine sustainability, it works for the burgeoning global middle classes, for now, as the middle class increases consumption. Like rachel carsons silent spring, the story of stuff is a landmark book that will change the way people thinkand the way they live. An overarching issue is our carbon footprint individual, corporate, etc. 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. 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. According to annie leonard, host of the story of stuff, i was wrong. This alarming fact drove annie leonard to create the. 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. Then garbage activist annie leonard brought her twohour lecture to free range who helped her turn it into a 20minute animated revolution. Writer and narrator annie leonard explains that the golden arrow of consumption is the heart of the modern economic system, a system.
Subsequently, the video the story of stuff by annie leonard is shown. 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. 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. I thought that how we produce, consume, and dispose of stuff was a fairly straightforward process. Story of stuff pinpoints the problems with possessions book. Sachs calls for restraint, restoration, and rights. Once its done, doubleclick on the downloaded file to unzip it. One of the books pieces of advice to help in unlocking the stuff is to write a motivational statement. Nixon had left the white house in disgrace, the nation was. Leonard examines the stuff we use everyday, offering a galvanizing critique and steps for a changed planet.
Sampson davis the pact, living and dying in brick city and sharlee jeter. Whatever your mantra is, if you dont have one, you can use one. 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. It has 4 chapters that provide the skills for a child to create stories containing. She reflects on peoples consumer habits and discusses issues that slowly eat into economies and make people to become slaves of nature. Consumers growing interest in real products sure, your sweater might be genuine wool. Free range put the story online in december 2007, and leonard notified a handful of activist groups. I groaned in frustration as my bag spilled up the stairs, and i dropped my books. 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. Amount of water per person used every day in the u. In the story of stuff, annie leonard walks us through the materials economy step by gory step. The documentary is critical of excessive consumerism and promotes sustainability.
History of fun stuff books by jesse burton, larry dobrow. Embraced by teachers, parents, churches, community centers, activists, and everyday readers, the story of stuff will be a longlived classic. The story of stuff the story of bottled water the story of electronics. The story of stuff is a 20minute, fastpaced, factfilled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns.
Its popularity led to the creation of the nonprofit, the story of stuff project, and the development of additional awardwinning animated and liveaction movies. This summary of the story of stuff includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. The story of stuff a summary this is a summary of the contents of the video, the story of stuff. A classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and silent spring, the story of stuff expands on the celebrated. Several months ago, during our spring cleaning in the fall, our family had divested itself of a lot of excess stuff. Truth and silent spring, the story of stuff expands on the celebrated documentary. 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. Because it will change your view about the world, and how bad are we treating it. 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. Tom wolfe began the right stuff at a time when it was unfashionable to contemplate american heroism. 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. 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. Story of stuff is an entertaining, informative and thoughtprovoking book. Enchanting garden straight from the pages of a story book stuff. Fantastic, i grumbled, and recollected my personal items. 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. 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.
Edmond, pictured here with his wife janet, was inspired by the story of stuff to start one of hong kongs first urban farmtotable restaurants. 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. 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. 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. 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. How our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our healthand a vision for change. The story of stuff will take you on a provocative tour of our consumerdriven culture from resource extraction to ipod incinera. Beginning with a startlingly simple message we have a problem with stuff. Edwards friends decide to help him with all of his stuff. Annie leonard is the author and host of our very own the story of stuff. But everyone also has the stuff to overcome hardships, to survive and thrive.
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