The Story of Stuff by Annie Leonard
What better way to start the new year then to be more aware of what is going on around us.
The other day I was listening to the radio and they were getting ready to play an audio of a video it sounded interesting and I listened for a few minutes ( I was in my car just getting ready to get out of it so I wasn't able to listen to the whole thing ) I remembered the title which is also the web site name and looked it up to watch.
The stuff she has to say in this video is amazing so I wanted to share with you.
Synopsis of video from the web site.
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 from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. 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. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.
Video link The Story of Stuff
She also has The Story of Stuff Blog on the web site and some very cool links to check out.
I've also put the link on my info page and put it on my links list to the right in the science section so it will always be there for you to click around and get involved! ; )
ETA: Take a look at what ingredients are in your cosmetics at Cosmetics Database
ETA 2:
This has tons of great info for you if you live in and around the Los Angeles California area if you need a facility to drop off hazardous/waste products, or even info on Youth Education!
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
A huge listing of companies, my eyes were crossing with all the info about companies helping out the environment on here. This sites list is from all around the world.
Environmental-Expert
The other day I was listening to the radio and they were getting ready to play an audio of a video it sounded interesting and I listened for a few minutes ( I was in my car just getting ready to get out of it so I wasn't able to listen to the whole thing ) I remembered the title which is also the web site name and looked it up to watch.
The stuff she has to say in this video is amazing so I wanted to share with you.
Synopsis of video from the web site.
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 from view. The Story of Stuff is a 20-minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. 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. It'll teach you something, it'll make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all the stuff in your life forever.
Video link The Story of Stuff
She also has The Story of Stuff Blog on the web site and some very cool links to check out.
I've also put the link on my info page and put it on my links list to the right in the science section so it will always be there for you to click around and get involved! ; )
ETA: Take a look at what ingredients are in your cosmetics at Cosmetics Database
ETA 2:
This has tons of great info for you if you live in and around the Los Angeles California area if you need a facility to drop off hazardous/waste products, or even info on Youth Education!
County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
A huge listing of companies, my eyes were crossing with all the info about companies helping out the environment on here. This sites list is from all around the world.
Environmental-Expert