38 pages • 1 hour read
Annie LeonardThe Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health—and a Vision for Change
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
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.
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