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 create a more sustainable and just world. Jan 01, 2010 the story of stuff, by annie leonard was a great book because of the great information provided. In this book, leonard lays out the problems in our consumption of certain stuff and shows how everything is tied in with environmental and social issues with happiness declining. Devoting a chapter to each stage of the life of stuff extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal leonard blends facts, expert testimony and anecdotes from visits to factories, landfills and ewaste recycling facilities to create a vivid account of how waste is. The story of stuff by annie leonard book read online. May, 2009 this is a summary of the contents of the video, the story of stuff. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In this book, annie leonard gives a lot of indepth information but at the same. 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. The story of stuff with author annie leonard green living ideas. Conclusion pathos, ethos, and logos are elements that should always be used in a rhetoric essay. Greentalk radio host sean daily talks with author annie leonard about her book, the story of stuff.
When annie leonard came to work at the center for study of responsive law. Apr 18, 2015 the story of stuff is an animated short film about the lifecycle of the goods we buy. Nov, 20 the story of stuff is an animated short film about the lifecycle of the goods we buy. Annie leonard has turned her lecture on the dangers of consumerism into a veritable industry all on its own, producing both a dvd that is now in thousands of schools and a bestselling book based of the story of stuff. Its an engaging video and definitely worth watching. Dec 07, 2007 the link points to the story of stuff, a video by annie leonard. I worked for greenpeace international, gaia, health care without harm, global greengrants, and essential information from 1988 2006. Annie leonard s the story of stuff project a series of succinct animated videos explaining the systemic problems with some everyday items has been a. With just 5 percent of the worlds population, were consuming 30 percent of the worlds resources and creating 30 percent of the. From the bestselling author of trail of broken wings comes an epic story of the unrelenting force of love, the power of healing, and the invincible desire to dream.
A story of stuff summary pennsylvania state university. How our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health and a vision for change annie leonard. Story of stuff, referenced and annotated script by annie leonard 1 really, i did. Apr 10, 2015 what is the name of the lady who has studied, researched and presented all this information to you in the story of stuff. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. The story of stuff with annie leonard video dailymotion. Annie leonard is the author and host of our very own the story of stuff. The story of stuff by annie leonard a classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and silent spring, the story of stuff expands on the celebrated. The stuff of our lives a discussion with annie leonard, author and host of the story of stuff film and book, and director of the story of stuff project. She gets her message across with great visuals and a great story. The story of stuff is a short animated documentary about the lifecycle of material goods. During this time, i was fortunate enough to travel to over 35 countries, mostly visiting factories and dumps. Rhetorical analysis of the story of stuff by morgan witt on.
The story of stuff is an animated short film about the lifecycle of the goods we buy. Annie leonard not only knows the story of stuff she has the right stuff. It makes you realise how much crap we have that we dont need and how much the crap we do have is harming our communities, health and the environment. Embraced by teachers, parents, churches, community centers, activists, and everyday readers, the story of stuff will be a longlived classic. She is author of the story of stuff, the book, published by free press of simon and schuster on march 9, 2010.
A very interesting stuff story by annie leonard the story of stuff which tells you how stuff works in 20 minutes video. I do agree with most of her points but not all of them. Story of stuff, referenced and annotated script by annie leonard. When considering resources, poverty and the environment, numbers and statistics reveal a very bleak picture. 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. It makes you realise how much crap we have that we dont need. With just 5 percent of the worlds population, were consuming 30 percent of the worlds resources and creating 30 percent of the worlds waste. Environmental activist annie leonard on how were trashing the planet.
Stuff surrounds us, it permeates our personal and work lives. Story of stuff creator annie leonard s new book examines the high price of the western worlds obession with all things material us cult of greed is now a global environmental threat, report. Even before the new york times article, the sustainable enterprise fieldbook pointed to the story of stuff as a successful portrayal of the problems with the consumption cycle, and greyson 2008 says it is an engaging attempt. Annie leonard s new book tells the story of our obsessive relationship with our possessions, and unless we alter that relationship, the story doesnt end well. She created the animated film the story of stuff 2007, which describes the life cycle of material goods. The story of stuff book by annie leonard thriftbooks. 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. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The story of the story of stuff from a movie to a movement watch the film that started it all. The wealthiest 20 percent of the world accounts for more than.
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. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. The introduction to the book opens with author annie leonard s personal story, growing up in seattle, washington, the evolution of her personal interests, and the context for the story of stuff including the bold assertion we are nearing limits, ideas about interconnectedness and solutions, and statements of intention. Thats why we have a podcast, a book, a blog, and multiple video series all to inform and inspire you. Today is world water day and i was tweeting about annie leonard s the story of bottled water, which is done in the style of the story of stuff. In 2014, she became the executive director of greenpeace usa. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Annie leonard shes taking time off from her other work to write the book, but until recently she was coordinator of the funders workgroup for sustainable production and consumption, communicating worldwide about the impact of consumerism and materialism on global economies and international health. The story of stuff with author annie leonard green. Leonard examines the stuff we use everyday, offering a galvanizing critique and steps for a changed planet. After the resounding success of the story of stuff, the same folks went on to create a whole series of story of videos. Ralph nader the intrepid ann leonard has written an eyeopening, humorous, and highly readable account of how our seemingly innocuous lifestyles are part of a larger system of destruction and dysfunction. Nov 06, 2010 the story of stuff is a popular web video that takes viewers through the cycle of consumptionfrom production to disposal. The story of stuff by annie leonard talks about the system that exists in a materialist economy wherein she digs deeper from the recognized process of extraction, production, distribution, consumption, and disposal.
The story of stuff book by annie leonard takes a closer look at how our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health and charts a vision for change. Environmental activist annie leonard on her latest book, the. Leonard examines the stuff we use everyday, offering a galvanizing critique and. The story of stuff video was a huge hit with my students and my family, and i plan on sharing this amazing book with everyone i know. A classic expose in company with an inconvenient truth and silent spring, the story of stuff expands on the celebrated. Annie leonard books list of books by author annie leonard. She discusses every stage of the system wherein she points out that this kind of system has more implications especially when it comes. 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.
With over 12 million online views, the story of stuff is one of the most widely viewed environmentalthemed short films of all time. This alarming fact drove annie leonard to create the internet film sensation the story of stuff, which has been viewed more than 30 million times by people around the world. Annie leonard, creator of the internet film sensation the story of stuff takes readers on an epic journey around the world and back in time to understand our consumptiondriven economy. I regard this video as essential viewing, and its message as fundamentally correct. The story of stuff was received with widespread enthusiasm in hardcover, by everyone from stephen colbert to tavis smiley to george stephanopolous on good morning america, as well as farreaching print and blog coverage. This is a summary of the contents of the video, the story of stuff.
The story of stuff by annie leonard audiobook listen online. Annie leonard is the author and host of the online film the story of stuff. Leonard expertly guides us through the hard truths of our materials economy, from extraction to disposal and she offers concrete and positive alternatives every step of the way. The story of stuff book by annie leonard official publisher page. Waste not, want not the story of stuff worksheet watch the video download the story of stuff with annie leonard and answer the following questions to check your listening and. The story of stuff ebook by annie leonard rakuten kobo.
Apr 10, 2014 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. Apr, 2015 the story of stuff is a 2007 short documentary narrated by annie leonard, who is now in charge of greenpeace. Comprehension questions can be asked at the end of the video. 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 impact of overconsumption on the planet, our communities, and our healthand how we can make it better annie leonard.
Free range put the story online in december 2007, and leonard notified a handful of activist groups. Annie leonard uses all devices throughout the video. Annie leonards the story of stuff is an entertaining, informative and thoughtprovoking book. Annie has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. Both written and narrated by leonard, it comments on the unsustainable trends in material manufacturing. If these terms are utilized correctly in a paper, then the author will be able to grab the readers attention more effectively.
Ralph nader where others have documented countless challenges to the earth and its inhabitants, annie leonard has accomplished the rare feat of defining the systemic nature of the problems we face and offering solutions that get to the heart of the matter. The story of stuff is a 20minute, fastpaced, factfilled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. I heard al gore on the evening news once describe the climate change trend as the earth has a fever. The link points to the story of stuff, a video by annie leonard. Back in 2007, her first film story of stuff changed my worldview in 20 minutes. The materials system that defines our economy today. 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 more than 30 million times by people. From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and. The materials of economy go through a system starting out with extraction which leads to production and after they make the materials it then gets distributed which is called distribution. Listen to the story of stuff by annie leonard for free with a 30 day free trial. The story of stuff is a 2007 short animated documentary by annie leonard. The story of stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues, and calls us together to. Annie leonard author of the story of stuff goodreads.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The story of stuff was written by annie leonard, louis fox, and jonah sachs, directed by louis fox and produced by free range studios. 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. Annie leonard s the story of stuff is an entertaining, informative and thoughtprovoking book. In the video, writers annie leonard and jonah sachs describe the process of turning natural resources into consumer goods, then into waste.
The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new. The story of stuff, by annie leonard was a great book because of the great information provided. Annie louise leonard born 1964 is an american proponent of sustainability and a critic of consumerism. According to annie leonard, host of the story of stuff, i was wrong.
In story of stuff narrated by annie leonard generally discusses how materials flow through the economy on how and why. I thought that how we produce, consume, and dispose of stuff was a fairly straightforward process. Buy a cheap copy of the story of stuff book by annie leonard. Since its release the videos popularity skyrocketed, capturing over 30 million view across the world. The story of stuff by annie leonard 15 words bartleby. 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. Mar 05, 2010 in the story of stuff, author annie leonard a reknowned environmentalist examines the impact that trash has on the environment, and looks at the social and economic costs of the things.
The story of stuff exit ticket with the class time left, students should make a list of things the use everyday but could simply have avoided purchasing in order to consume less. She is author of the story of stuff, the book, published by free press of. Find direct links to the books in the book title tabs on the left side of this guide. Read the original story at the conducive chronicle. Leonard critiques the rampant consumerism that goes handinhand with neocapitalism. The story of stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of. How our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health. In the story of stuff, author annie leonard a reknowned environmentalist examines the impact that trash has on the environment, and looks at the social and economic costs of the things. Subsequently, the video the story of stuff by annie leonard is shown. How our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our healthand a vision for change by annie leonard and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books with your fcpl card, you have access to the physical materials at all of the public libraries in fresno, kern, kings, mariposa, merced, madera and tulare counties in the san joaquin valley library system.
Leonard s video has become a hit on youtube, with over one million views and there is even a book. The story of stuff, originally released in december 2007, is a 20minute, fastpaced, factfilled look at the underside of our production and consumption patterns. Feb 22, 2011 annie leonard not only knows the story of stuff she has the right stuff. Executive producers included tides foundation and the funders workgroup for sustainable production and consumption. The film has become an internet phenomenon, generating over 10 million views in 200 countries since its. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership.
Annie leonard not only knows the story of stuffshe has the right stuff. How our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our. 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. December, 3, 2014 the story of stuff the story of stuff written by annie leonard mainly talks about a life cycle of stuff annie defines the life cycle as material economy and, in turn, she divides the life cycle into five stages. The story of stuff has been subject to public discussion, especially after the new york times published a frontpage article about the video on may 10, 2009. I strongly agreed with some points, strongly disagreed with others. Her video series now includes the story of cosmetics, the story of bottled water, and the story of cap and trade. The good stuff newsletter from the story of stuff project showcases changemakers from around the world who are flexing their citizen muscles to build solutions for a just and sustainable future.