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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Essay #2 - Story of Stuff Introduction- sample


Essay #2 - Sample Introduction by  Mohammed Al Zubaidi CID
The “Story of Stuff”, narrated by Annie Leonard, is a short 20 minute video that tracks the origin of stuff and explains how stuff is produced, purchased and discarded in a fun and simple way. The system of producing stuff is interacting with cultures and communities affecting humans, and exhausting the natural resources. These factors are often ignored when talking about the production systems. The core of this problem is the change in consumption behavior in the last few decades.  This essay will discuss the following different aspects of the story of stuff: extraction, production, distribution, consumption and finally disposal.  The essay will then briefly discuss the consumerism in UAE and suggest potential solutions. 


Word count: 114


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