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Proponent

Annie Leonard is a renowned advocate for environmental protection and sustainability. Born in 1964, she has dedicated her career to raising awareness about the environmental impact of consumerism and the importance of sustainable living. Leonard is known for her influential work in documenting the lifecycle of consumer products and advocating for systemic changes in the global economy.

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“Activists need to get the facts right. One of the big assets we have on our side is the truth, and we lose credibility and power if w e're loose with that.”

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Author:Annie Leonard

“Solid information is necessary, but insufficient. We also need to present that information in ways that are inspiring and accessible. That's where stories come in.”

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“I want to clarify that one doesn't need to be a scientist or have fancy college degrees to know the truth about the health of our children, our communities, and the planet. Community members generally know far more about the health of their own communities than visiting "experts," yet that knowledge is often discredited because of another story that we tell ourselves: "real" education happens [only] in the halls of universities.”

“We depend on this planet to eat, drink, breathe, and live. Figuring out how to keep our life support system running needs to be our number-one priority. Nothing is more important than finding a way to live together - justly, respectfully, sustainably, joyfully - on the only planet we can call home.”

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Book:The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff Is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-and a Vision for Change

Source: The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff Is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-and a Vision for Change

“Recycling is what we do when we're out of options to avoid, repair, or reuse the product first. Firstly: Reduce. Don't buy what we don't need. Repair: Fix stuff that still has life in it. Reuse: Share. Then, only when you've exhausted those options, recycle.”

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Author:Annie Leonard

About the Author

Born: 1964
Known for: Proponent
Quotes: 24

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The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff Is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-and a Vision for ChangeRelated source material

The Story of Stuff: How Our Obsession with Stuff is Trashing the Planet, Our Communities, and our Health—and a Vision for ChangeRelated source material

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