The Story of Stuff is a must see video – basically you will learn why we are destroying the planet, the environment and our health.
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.
Rather than buying more stuff, this holiday season, I urge you to donate your time and money to organizations that help those in need.
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Hi- I just found your website and have to admit you are living the lifestyle I long for. I have tried to downsize our “stuff” but have a hard time parting with heirlooms from grandparents and a few special baby clothes from my son. A second hurdle I have is getting rid of clothes and other excess items, only to find I may have to buy similar items down the road, when if I had just saved, I wouldn’t have to buy and use up new resources. Any advice you have would be awesome. Our goal is to be down from 2800sqft to and 800sqft yurt in 3-5 years. And off the grid as you like to say. Thanks for your time!