How Things Work, About Stuff

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Here is a better link:

http://www.storyofstuff.com/

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Take the 'The Story of Stuff' Quiz

The full story

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The full story

Correct me if I'm wrong because I didn't watch the entire 20 minutes (ran out of beer!)...but after only a few minutes I got the impression that this person is simply an intellectual...and never has once in their life made any 'stuff'...

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Annie's Bio

Annie Leonard is the author and host of the online film, The Story of Stuff, a fast paced, fact filled expose on the hidden environmental and social costs of current systems of production and consumption. The film has become an internet phenomenon, generating over 6.5 million views in 200 countries and territories since its launch in December 2007. She is now working on a book version of the film, to be published by Free Press of Simon and Schuster in March 2010.

Annie has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. She has traveled to 40 countries, visiting literally hundreds of factories where our stuff is made and dumps where our stuff is dumped. Witnessing first hand the horrendous impacts of both over- and under- consumption around the world, Annie is fiercely dedicated to reclaiming and transforming our industrial and economic systems so they serve, rather than undermine, ecological sustainability and social equity.

Annie is currently the Director of The Story of Stuff Project. Prior to this, most recently, Annie coordinated the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative seeking to address the hidden environmental and social impacts of current systems of making, using and throwing away all the stuff of daily life.

She has also worked with GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives), Health Care Without Harm, Essential Action and Greenpeace International.

Annie is currently on the boards of International Forum for Globalization and GAIA and has previously served on the Boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India. She did her undergraduate studies at Barnard College, Columbia University and graduate work in City and Regional Planning at Cornell, both in New York. She is currently based in the Bay Area, California.

Where I Grew Up

Seattle, WA

Places I've Lived

Seattle; New York City; Ithaca; Washington, DC; Dhaka; New Delhi

Companies I've Worked For

Greenpeace International; Essential Action; Multinational Monitor magazine; Global Greengrants Fund; GAIA (Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance); Health Care Without Harm; The Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Schools I've attended

Barnard College/Columbia University; Cornell University

Other Names

Ann Leonard

For more information, check out my Google Profile.

http://www.storyofstuff.com/anniesbio.html

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Annie's Bio

Annie Leonard is the author and host of the online film, The Story of Stuff, a fast paced, fact filled expose on the hidden environmental and social costs of current systems of production and consumption. The film has become an internet phenomenon, generating over 6.5 million views in 200 countries and territories since its launch in December 2007. She is now working on a book version of the film, to be published by Free Press of Simon and Schuster in March 2010.

Annie has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. She has traveled to 40 countries, visiting literally hundreds of factories where our stuff is made and dumps where our stuff is dumped. Witnessing first hand the horrendous impacts of both over- and under- consumption around the world, Annie is fiercely dedicated to reclaiming and transforming our industrial and economic systems so they serve, rather than undermine, ecological sustainability and social equity.

Annie is currently the Director of The Story of Stuff Project. Prior to this, most recently, Annie coordinated the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative seeking to address the hidden environmental and social impacts of current systems of making, using and throwing away all the stuff of daily life.

She has also worked with GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives), Health Care Without Harm, Essential Action and Greenpeace International.

Annie is currently on the boards of International Forum for Globalization and GAIA and has previously served on the Boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India. She did her undergraduate studies at Barnard College, Columbia University and graduate work in City and Regional Planning at Cornell, both in New York. She is currently based in the Bay Area, California.

Where I Grew Up

Seattle, WA

Places I've Lived

Seattle; New York City; Ithaca; Washington, DC; Dhaka; New Delhi

Companies I've Worked For

Greenpeace International; Essential Action; Multinational Monitor magazine; Global Greengrants Fund; GAIA (Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance); Health Care Without Harm; The Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Schools I've attended

Barnard College/Columbia University; Cornell University

Other Names

Ann Leonard

For more information, check out my Google Profile.

http://www.storyofstuff.com/anniesbio.html

Hey Brother Bill,

Its a great resume. However, it still seems that she has only 'studied' stuff...never really made anything (except books and etc, of studies). I know, maybe this is only my perspective, but...I've worked with a lot of great intellectuals who made great presentations...but really didn't know 'anything'. I'm not saying this is the case, but that is just how she struck me.

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Hey Brother Bill,

Its a great resume. However, it still seems that she has only 'studied' stuff...never really made anything (except books and etc, of studies). I know, maybe this is only my perspective, but...I've worked with a lot of great intellectuals who made great presentations...but really didn't know 'anything'. I'm not saying this is the case, but that is just how she struck me.

I think she intentionally simplifies or 'dumbs down' the process of production in order to focus more on the bigger issues with consequences of it.

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Hey Brother Bill,

Its a great resume. However, it still seems that she has only 'studied' stuff...never really made anything (except books and etc, of studies). I know, maybe this is only my perspective, but...I've worked with a lot of great intellectuals who made great presentations...but really didn't know 'anything'. I'm not saying this is the case, but that is just how she struck me.

I think she intentionally simplifies or 'dumbs down' the process of production in order to focus more on the bigger issues with consequences of it.

Yes, I agree with that...because I was her target audience. <haha>

However...it really does seem that the 'bigger issues' are her quest...not the making of 'stuff'...so why doesn't she just say that...because she doesn't seem to have ever made anything...other than 'observations'? Forgive me if I'm off track, because I did not watch the full video...and I'm an long time manufacturing and supply chain guy....and get tired of this type of 'hullabulooo'...

Peace,

MK

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Annie's Bio

Annie Leonard is the author and host of the online film, The Story of Stuff, a fast paced, fact filled expose on the hidden environmental and social costs of current systems of production and consumption. The film has become an internet phenomenon, generating over 6.5 million views in 200 countries and territories since its launch in December 2007. She is now working on a book version of the film, to be published by Free Press of Simon and Schuster in March 2010.

Annie has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. She has traveled to 40 countries, visiting literally hundreds of factories where our stuff is made and dumps where our stuff is dumped. Witnessing first hand the horrendous impacts of both over- and under- consumption around the world, Annie is fiercely dedicated to reclaiming and transforming our industrial and economic systems so they serve, rather than undermine, ecological sustainability and social equity.

Annie is currently the Director of The Story of Stuff Project. Prior to this, most recently, Annie coordinated the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative seeking to address the hidden environmental and social impacts of current systems of making, using and throwing away all the stuff of daily life.

She has also worked with GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives), Health Care Without Harm, Essential Action and Greenpeace International.

Annie is currently on the boards of International Forum for Globalization and GAIA and has previously served on the Boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India. She did her undergraduate studies at Barnard College, Columbia University and graduate work in City and Regional Planning at Cornell, both in New York. She is currently based in the Bay Area, California.

Where I Grew Up

Seattle, WA

Places I've Lived

Seattle; New York City; Ithaca; Washington, DC; Dhaka; New Delhi

Companies I've Worked For

Greenpeace International; Essential Action; Multinational Monitor magazine; Global Greengrants Fund; GAIA (Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance); Health Care Without Harm; The Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Schools I've attended

Barnard College/Columbia University; Cornell University

Other Names

Ann Leonard

For more information, check out my Google Profile.

http://www.storyofstuff.com/anniesbio.html

Hey Brother Bill,

Its a great resume. However, it still seems that she has only 'studied' stuff...never really made anything (except books and etc, of studies). I know, maybe this is only my perspective, but...I've worked with a lot of great intellectuals who made great presentations...but really didn't know 'anything'. I'm not saying this is the case, but that is just how she struck me.

Are you saying she is just another hippie know-it-all?

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Annie's Bio

Annie Leonard is the author and host of the online film, The Story of Stuff, a fast paced, fact filled expose on the hidden environmental and social costs of current systems of production and consumption. The film has become an internet phenomenon, generating over 6.5 million views in 200 countries and territories since its launch in December 2007. She is now working on a book version of the film, to be published by Free Press of Simon and Schuster in March 2010.

Annie has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. She has traveled to 40 countries, visiting literally hundreds of factories where our stuff is made and dumps where our stuff is dumped. Witnessing first hand the horrendous impacts of both over- and under- consumption around the world, Annie is fiercely dedicated to reclaiming and transforming our industrial and economic systems so they serve, rather than undermine, ecological sustainability and social equity.

Annie is currently the Director of The Story of Stuff Project. Prior to this, most recently, Annie coordinated the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative seeking to address the hidden environmental and social impacts of current systems of making, using and throwing away all the stuff of daily life.

She has also worked with GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives), Health Care Without Harm, Essential Action and Greenpeace International.

Annie is currently on the boards of International Forum for Globalization and GAIA and has previously served on the Boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India. She did her undergraduate studies at Barnard College, Columbia University and graduate work in City and Regional Planning at Cornell, both in New York. She is currently based in the Bay Area, California.

Where I Grew Up

Seattle, WA

Places I've Lived

Seattle; New York City; Ithaca; Washington, DC; Dhaka; New Delhi

Companies I've Worked For

Greenpeace International; Essential Action; Multinational Monitor magazine; Global Greengrants Fund; GAIA (Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance); Health Care Without Harm; The Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Schools I've attended

Barnard College/Columbia University; Cornell University

Other Names

Ann Leonard

For more information, check out my Google Profile.

http://www.storyofstuff.com/anniesbio.html

Hey Brother Bill,

Its a great resume. However, it still seems that she has only 'studied' stuff...never really made anything (except books and etc, of studies). I know, maybe this is only my perspective, but...I've worked with a lot of great intellectuals who made great presentations...but really didn't know 'anything'. I'm not saying this is the case, but that is just how she struck me.

Are you saying she is just another hippie know-it-all?

I am saying that maybe she should name her video 'The Study of Making Stuff' ....and then really talk about what her points are...

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Annie's Bio

Annie Leonard is the author and host of the online film, The Story of Stuff, a fast paced, fact filled expose on the hidden environmental and social costs of current systems of production and consumption. The film has become an internet phenomenon, generating over 6.5 million views in 200 countries and territories since its launch in December 2007. She is now working on a book version of the film, to be published by Free Press of Simon and Schuster in March 2010.

Annie has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. She has traveled to 40 countries, visiting literally hundreds of factories where our stuff is made and dumps where our stuff is dumped. Witnessing first hand the horrendous impacts of both over- and under- consumption around the world, Annie is fiercely dedicated to reclaiming and transforming our industrial and economic systems so they serve, rather than undermine, ecological sustainability and social equity.

Annie is currently the Director of The Story of Stuff Project. Prior to this, most recently, Annie coordinated the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative seeking to address the hidden environmental and social impacts of current systems of making, using and throwing away all the stuff of daily life.

She has also worked with GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives), Health Care Without Harm, Essential Action and Greenpeace International.

Annie is currently on the boards of International Forum for Globalization and GAIA and has previously served on the Boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India. She did her undergraduate studies at Barnard College, Columbia University and graduate work in City and Regional Planning at Cornell, both in New York. She is currently based in the Bay Area, California.

Where I Grew Up

Seattle, WA

Places I've Lived

Seattle; New York City; Ithaca; Washington, DC; Dhaka; New Delhi

Companies I've Worked For

Greenpeace International; Essential Action; Multinational Monitor magazine; Global Greengrants Fund; GAIA (Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance); Health Care Without Harm; The Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Schools I've attended

Barnard College/Columbia University; Cornell University

Other Names

Ann Leonard

For more information, check out my Google Profile.

http://www.storyofstuff.com/anniesbio.html

Hey Brother Bill,

Its a great resume. However, it still seems that she has only 'studied' stuff...never really made anything (except books and etc, of studies). I know, maybe this is only my perspective, but...I've worked with a lot of great intellectuals who made great presentations...but really didn't know 'anything'. I'm not saying this is the case, but that is just how she struck me.

Are you saying she is just another hippie know-it-all?

I am saying that maybe she should name her video 'The Study of Making Stuff' ....and then really talk about what her points are...

Well, she is writing a book. Perhaps she will expound upon her ideas there.

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Annie's Bio

Annie Leonard is the author and host of the online film, The Story of Stuff, a fast paced, fact filled expose on the hidden environmental and social costs of current systems of production and consumption. The film has become an internet phenomenon, generating over 6.5 million views in 200 countries and territories since its launch in December 2007. She is now working on a book version of the film, to be published by Free Press of Simon and Schuster in March 2010.

Annie has spent nearly two decades investigating and organizing on environmental health and justice issues. She has traveled to 40 countries, visiting literally hundreds of factories where our stuff is made and dumps where our stuff is dumped. Witnessing first hand the horrendous impacts of both over- and under- consumption around the world, Annie is fiercely dedicated to reclaiming and transforming our industrial and economic systems so they serve, rather than undermine, ecological sustainability and social equity.

Annie is currently the Director of The Story of Stuff Project. Prior to this, most recently, Annie coordinated the Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption, a funder collaborative seeking to address the hidden environmental and social impacts of current systems of making, using and throwing away all the stuff of daily life.

She has also worked with GAIA (Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives), Health Care Without Harm, Essential Action and Greenpeace International.

Annie is currently on the boards of International Forum for Globalization and GAIA and has previously served on the Boards of the Grassroots Recycling Network, the Environmental Health Fund, Global Greengrants India and Greenpeace India. She did her undergraduate studies at Barnard College, Columbia University and graduate work in City and Regional Planning at Cornell, both in New York. She is currently based in the Bay Area, California.

Where I Grew Up

Seattle, WA

Places I've Lived

Seattle; New York City; Ithaca; Washington, DC; Dhaka; New Delhi

Companies I've Worked For

Greenpeace International; Essential Action; Multinational Monitor magazine; Global Greengrants Fund; GAIA (Global Anti-Incinerator Alliance); Health Care Without Harm; The Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Schools I've attended

Barnard College/Columbia University; Cornell University

Other Names

Ann Leonard

For more information, check out my Google Profile.

http://www.storyofstuff.com/anniesbio.html

Hey Brother Bill,

Its a great resume. However, it still seems that she has only 'studied' stuff...never really made anything (except books and etc, of studies). I know, maybe this is only my perspective, but...I've worked with a lot of great intellectuals who made great presentations...but really didn't know 'anything'. I'm not saying this is the case, but that is just how she struck me.

Are you saying she is just another hippie know-it-all?

I am saying that maybe she should name her video 'The Study of Making Stuff' ....and then really talk about what her points are...

Well, she is writing a book. Perhaps she will expound upon her ideas there.

I'm probably wrong again, but in her book I think she will expound upon a lot of things...but her focus won't really be on the 'making of stuff'...it will be on other topics, guised in the 'making of stuff'. What do you think? Well...anyways...time for the weekend my commieBrother! Peace! Mark

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Hey Brother Bill,

Its a great resume. However, it still seems that she has only 'studied' stuff...never really made anything (except books and etc, of studies). I know, maybe this is only my perspective, but...I've worked with a lot of great intellectuals who made great presentations...but really didn't know 'anything'. I'm not saying this is the case, but that is just how she struck me.

I think she intentionally simplifies or 'dumbs down' the process of production in order to focus more on the bigger issues with consequences of it.

Yes, I agree with that...because I was her target audience. <haha>

However...it really does seem that the 'bigger issues' are her quest...not the making of 'stuff'...so why doesn't she just say that...because she doesn't seem to have ever made anything...other than 'observations'? Forgive me if I'm off track, because I did not watch the full video...and I'm an long time manufacturing and supply chain guy....and get tired of this type of 'hullabulooo'...

Peace,

MK

You don't think that production towards products that are more disposable has not been a conscious effort?

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Glenn Beck's Latest Target: Us!

On his radio and television programs today, Glenn Beck offered up a "critique" of The Story of Stuff—a 20-minute web-film that examines the underside of America's production and consumption patterns. In Beck's world, an honest exploration of the environmental and social challenges our children are inheriting is worthy of scorn and ridicule, not honest engagement

While it may be hard for climate change deniers like Beck and his friends at the Competitive Enterprise Institute and Evergreen Freedom Foundation to swallow, there is a real hunger in this country for a straightforward, honest discussion of our environmental future. Teachers have told us that The Story of Stuff has been a valuable supplement to textbooks that give short shrift to issues like climate change by creating spirited debate and inspiring students to look deeper into what are truly some of the greatest challenges of the 21st century.

Beck didn't have the courtesy to contact The Story of Stuff Project for comment or offer a spot on his show to rebut the claims of his guests. While playing fast and loose with the facts is nothing new for Beck, we stand behind our presentation.

153 Responses to "Glenn Beck's Latest Target: Us!"

vincent Says:

September 22nd, 2009 at 9:58 pm Well Glenn is 100% correct.

U are brain washing the children of tomorrow.

Mitch Says:

September 22nd, 2009 at 10:01 pm way to go Glenn.

Martin Says:

September 22nd, 2009 at 10:03 pm Apparently you are unaware of what "honest engagement" is. I can see that you can't look at his comments and ask for "honest engagement" but only castigate those that disagree with your mushy ideals that lack simple common sense let alone actual scientific validation. He did little more than to play pieces of your own video and comment on who you serve (the Tides Foundation).

N Smith Says:

September 22nd, 2009 at 10:05 pm Your ridiculous "story of stuff" is going to go down like ACORN. The video Beck links to does a great job debunking your entire story. You sound like the typical guilt ridden liberal who forgets that we live in the greatest country in the world! There is a mud brick hut, without any "stuff", somewhere in Afghanistan that has your name all over it. Do us a favor and find it.

http://www.storyofstuff.com/blog/?p=29

Damn Tea Baggers! What are you going to do?

Edited September 26, 2009 by Mister_Bill

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Hey Brother Bill,

Its a great resume. However, it still seems that she has only 'studied' stuff...never really made anything (except books and etc, of studies). I know, maybe this is only my perspective, but...I've worked with a lot of great intellectuals who made great presentations...but really didn't know 'anything'. I'm not saying this is the case, but that is just how she struck me.

I think she intentionally simplifies or 'dumbs down' the process of production in order to focus more on the bigger issues with consequences of it.

Yes, I agree with that...because I was her target audience. <haha>

However...it really does seem that the 'bigger issues' are her quest...not the making of 'stuff'...so why doesn't she just say that...because she doesn't seem to have ever made anything...other than 'observations'? Forgive me if I'm off track, because I did not watch the full video...and I'm an long time manufacturing and supply chain guy....and get tired of this type of 'hullabulooo'...

Peace,

MK

You don't think that production towards products that are more disposable has not been a conscious effort?

Hey BG,

Absolutely it has at times. I would be foolish to deny that. I mean, just look at Chrysler...and we know the rest of the story.

I see that this thread has warranted some value...and that I have not spent time with enough with the video. So, I'll propose a deal. I'll watch the 20 minutes, completely. And, in turn you'll tell me if she's ever really 'made' anything, other than study and conjectures. Is it a deal?

Maybe I'm just too 'hands on'...and she is more 'introspection'...beats me...

Peace brothers!

Mark

Edited September 26, 2009 by MarkNAam