Two new powerful videos describe the problem of waste and a fundamental solution.

Problem:

Annie Leonard produced the Story of Stuff (20 min).  It is an engaging, funny presentation of the "global materials economy" that leads to over-production, over-consumption and over-wasting. It describes the roles of government and corporations, and the effects of the system on people around the globe.

Solution:

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The second video shows a fundamental solution to the problems described in the Story of Stuff.  Product Policy Institute developed a narrated PowerPoint for the California Product Stewardship Council called A Better Way: Product Stewardship (18 min).  It has proven to be an effective grassroots tool in helping local governments to organize to bring extended producer responsibility policies to California.  A fact-filled presentation PDF brochure based on the video can be viewed or downloaded by clicking here.