Have you ever wondered where stuff comes from? What I am referring to is the production of consumable goods. What is involved in the extraction, manufacturing, selling and disposing of “stuff”? Well, this insightful video by Annie Leonard does a great job of explaining the whole process and while there are some arguments about the accuracy of her information I still believe the message is important to share. I am proud that designers are becoming more aware of these issues and trying their best to design sustainable goods to avoid the “cradle to grave” process.

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