Comments on: The Story of Stuff – think about it http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/05/30/the-story-of-stuff-think-about-it/ A community blog for the city of Fairfield, Iowa Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:47:37 -0500 hourly 1 By: Will Merydith http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/05/30/the-story-of-stuff-think-about-it/comment-page-1/#comment-169 Will Merydith Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:24:34 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=497#comment-169 I'm interested to hear more on what you mean by "Hack More". I'm interested to hear more on what you mean by "Hack More".

]]> By: Sundar Raman http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/05/30/the-story-of-stuff-think-about-it/comment-page-1/#comment-168 Sundar Raman Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:05:07 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=497#comment-168 My list: 1. Hack more. I find that as I determine how products, food and my habits work, I automatically use less, am more connected to others, and get a regular dose of entertainment. 2. Buy quality, buy sensibly. I'm compelled to not restrict to 'buy local' since I've got an inherent interest (as an Indian) in the global economy. The quality automatically seems to eliminate waste. 3. Bike everywhere. We currently drive everywhere when walking seems like just a bit too much. Biking everywhere just might break that habit. My list:
1. Hack more. I find that as I determine how products, food and my habits work, I automatically use less, am more connected to others, and get a regular dose of entertainment.
2. Buy quality, buy sensibly. I'm compelled to not restrict to 'buy local' since I've got an inherent interest (as an Indian) in the global economy. The quality automatically seems to eliminate waste.
3. Bike everywhere. We currently drive everywhere when walking seems like just a bit too much. Biking everywhere just might break that habit.

]]> By: Will Merydith http://www.fairfieldvoice.com/2009/05/30/the-story-of-stuff-think-about-it/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Will Merydith Sun, 31 May 2009 07:40:33 +0000 http://fairfieldvoice.com/?p=497#comment-166 I've learned about how this linear process works through reading articles and books focused on specific components of the process, but never have I seen the entire thing summarized so well. This is brilliant. The 10 solutions (posted on the web site) should be our sustainability plan's mission: <a href="http://www.storyofstuff.com/anotherway.html" rel="nofollow">Another Way</a> Many people who have seen The Story of Stuff have asked what they can do to address the problems identified in the film. Each of us can promote sustainability and justice at multiple levels: as an individual, as a teacher or parent, a community member, a national citizen, and as a global citizen. As Annie says in the film, “the good thing about such an all pervasive problem is that there are so many points of intervention.” That means that there are lots and lots of places to plug in, to get involved, and to make a difference. There is no single simple thing to do, because the set of problems we’re addressing just isn’t simple. But everyone can make a difference, but the bigger your action the bigger the difference you’ll make. Here are some ideas: 10 Little and Big Things You Can Do 1. Power down! 2. Waste less. 3. Talk to everyone about these issues. 4. Make Your Voice Heard. 5. DeTox your body, DeTox your home, and DeTox the Economy. 6. Unplug (the TV and internet) and Plug In (the community). 7. Park your car and walk…and when necessary MARCH! 8. Change your lightbulbs…and then, change your paradigm. 9. Recycle your trash…and, recycle your elected officials. 10. Buy Green, Buy Fair, Buy Local, Buy Used, and most importantly, Buy Less. I've learned about how this linear process works through reading articles and books focused on specific components of the process, but never have I seen the entire thing summarized so well. This is brilliant.

The 10 solutions (posted on the web site) should be our sustainability plan's mission:

Another Way

Many people who have seen The Story of Stuff have asked what they can do to address the problems identified in the film.

Each of us can promote sustainability and justice at multiple levels: as an individual, as a teacher or parent, a community member, a national citizen, and as a global citizen. As Annie says in the film, “the good thing about such an all pervasive problem is that there are so many points of intervention.” That means that there are lots and lots of places to plug in, to get involved, and to make a difference. There is no single simple thing to do, because the set of problems we’re addressing just isn’t simple. But everyone can make a difference, but the bigger your action the bigger the difference you’ll make. Here are some ideas:

10 Little and Big Things You Can Do

1. Power down!
2. Waste less.
3. Talk to everyone about these issues.
4. Make Your Voice Heard.
5. DeTox your body, DeTox your home, and DeTox the Economy.
6. Unplug (the TV and internet) and Plug In (the community).
7. Park your car and walk…and when necessary MARCH!
8. Change your lightbulbs…and then, change your paradigm.
9. Recycle your trash…and, recycle your elected officials.
10. Buy Green, Buy Fair, Buy Local, Buy Used, and most importantly, Buy Less.

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