Good Stuff? A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Things We Buy

Good Stuff? A Behind-the-Scenes Guide to the Things We Buy

www.worldwatch.org/pubs/goodstuff/(free download)

Produced in partnership with nine organizations as a hands-on companion to Worldwatch’s annual State of the World report, Good Stuff traces what goes into the production, use, and disposal of 25 common consumer items, including compact discs, cell phones, baby goods, and chocolate. In addition to educating buyers about the environmental and social impacts of their purchases, the guide includes practical suggestions for living a “greener”, healthier life. It also contains a fun “eco-IQ” quiz and a “challenge”page where readers agree to take three actions for a better environment. Additional press resources on the consumer society can be found at: www.worldwatch.org/topics/consumption/,and www.worldwatch.org/topics/economy/consumption/