The Story of Stuff is a very good explanation of the economic process of manufacturing.
It can be found here at www.thestoryofstuff.com as a 20 minute and very informative online video.
From its extraction through sale, use and disposal, all the stuff in our lives affects communities at home and abroad, yet most of this process is hidden from view.
While most of this will come as no real shock, some of the facts are surprising e.g only 1% of waht is bought in the USA today, will still be in use in 6 months time. where will it be? in the landfil or rubbish. The divers that cause this range from product design to designed desires.
This is well worth the 20 minutes it takes to watch
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