Lecture Notes: The Story of Stuff

Overview

• Title: The Story of Stuff
• Type: Film
• Duration: 20 minutes
• Release: December 2007
• Writers: Annie Leonard, Louis Fox, Jonah Sachs
• Director: Louis Fox
• Producers: Free Range Studios
• Executive Producers: Tides Foundation, Funders Workgroup for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Main Themes

• Production and Consumption Patterns
  • Examination of how stuff affects communities globally
  • Focus on hidden impacts of our consuming habits
• Environmental and Social Issues
  • Reveals connections between various issues
  • Encourages creation of a sustainable and just world

Call to Action

• Join the Story of Stuff Community
  • Collective effort for health, sustainability, and justice

Resources

• Film Download: Available on Dropbox
• Annotated Script: Available for deeper understanding
• Fact Sheet: Provides key facts and figures

Movie Credits

• Detailed production credits available

Community Engagement

• Take Action

  • Fight Plastic Pollution
  • Unbottle Water
  • Stop Junk Mail

• Learning and Media

  • Additional movies and reports
  • Learning tools for better understanding

• Community Activities

  • Grassroots Grants
  • Host screenings to spread awareness

Stay Connected

• Social Media: Engage on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
• Updates: Subscribe to updates about films and campaigns

Support and Information

• FAQ & Contact: Available for additional questions
• Privacy & Terms: Comprehensive terms and privacy policies
• Jobs: Opportunities to work with the project
• Donate: Options available for supporting the initiative

Summary

The Story of Stuff is a compelling, informative film that challenges viewers to reconsider their habits and the broader implications of their consumption. It’s a call to action to join a movement aimed at creating sustainable and equitable global systems. The project supports community engagement and provides numerous resources for further learning and active participation in environmental advocacy.