The Story of Stuff
Annie Leonard
The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health—and a Vision for Change
Annie Leonard
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The Story of Stuff Index of Terms
Another Way
Throughout the book, Leonard flags where there is “another way”—a viable alternative to current, unsustainable practices.
Americans
In The Story of Stuff, Leonard uses the term Americans to refer to the citizens and residents of the United States of America.
Clearcutting
A method of logging that removes all the trees, roots, wildflower, and species from a region. The aftermath of clearcutting is compared to bomb sites. Clearcutting forests leads to soil erosion, flooding, and mudslides.
