The story of stuff

I tried out this miro thing today, a "free, open source internet tv and video player" that connects you to a myriad of channels on subjects like science and entertainment. I must say that I am impressed, but more on that later. I came across The story of stuff, a charmingly informative exposé of consumerism. Here's a synopsis from the 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.

The story of stuff

My friend Brian decided to buy nothing but food for 3 months after seeing this.