Why do I write this blog? Because I enjoy helping people with small ways they can help themselves and the planet, whether it is through natural products, or actions we take on a regular basis to make life on this planet sustainable for our children.

I don't know about you, but growing up I never really thought about what it meant to be a "consumer". If you needed something, you would go to the local mall or grocery and buy it. You never thought about "global warming" or why it was important to recycle - I don't remember doing that as a kid...and now I know that is just the tip of the iceberg.

These days I think they are definitely doing more to teach kids how to recycle and what we are doing to the planet. And since so many more people are aware of what is happening, and how many of the world's resources we in the US are consuming in comparison to the rest of the world, you have to wonder why many of us don't "get it" and how we have been conditioned into believing we "need" all this "stuff". And its not just the US but globally - we need to see the big picture and why it is SO detrimental to our planet to keep going down this path of rampant consumerism.

This short fun film will show you the cycle of how goods are manufactured, sold and discarded, and how it was changed from the 1950's to what it is today - mass consumerism at an unhealthy level - AND what we can do about it.

It's fun and interesting - and will really make you think - and act - to help us ALL have a better tomorrow.

http://www.storyofstuff.com/

Let me know what you think - I'd love to hear your comments.

And one more idea -

I just joined GlobalForce, a new Green Social Network, which aims to preserve our planet. It's a safe online community where we can exchange ideas and together find solutions to escalating environmental issues. They give you simple tips and tools for your own green living that you can share with everyone you know and actually BE a part of the solution.

Go to http://www.globalforcenetwork.com/ -
then go to this link to join our community for FREE - http://www.globalforcenetwork.com/signup.php?ref=1227901.

You'll enjoy meeting others and you will be making a difference - isn't that inspiring?