On October 19, 2009, acclaimed filmmaker and internet phenomenon Annie Leonard delivered a speech at Bioneers.

Leonard exposed the hidden costs of consumption, offering a

On October 19, 2009, acclaimed filmmaker and internet phenomenon Annie Leonard delivered a speech at Bioneers.

Leonard exposed the hidden costs of consumption, offering a hopeful vision for moving beyond the "Age of Stuff." Her presentation advocated for a future where "doing the right thing" becomes the default option. You can find more from Bioneers on their YouTube channel.

Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace U.S.A. and creator of the Story of Stuff Project, advocates

Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace U.S.A. and creator of the Story of Stuff Project, advocates for active citizen involvement. She urges individuals to exercise their "citizen muscle" and be passionate about their work, highlighting the numerous ways to contribute.

Leonard shared her insights during an interview at the 2014 Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in Portland, Oregon, on October 28, 2014. This interview, produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and Barry Heidt of GeoSpirit.tv, was published on November 6, 2014.

A special collection featuring Annie Leonard as a Sustainability Champion is available on EarthSayers.tv. View here.

Educating girls globally is vital for environmental awareness and an equitable future. In her talk, 13-year-old Annie explains how education empowers women to thrive in the green economy and

Educating girls globally is vital for environmental awareness and an equitable future. In her talk, 13-year-old Annie explains how education empowers women to thrive in the green economy and achieve climate justice.

An accomplished debater and public speaker, Annie aspires to a law career. This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at ted.com/tedx.

Acclaimed filmmaker Annie Leonard exposes the hidden costs of consumption, offering a hopeful vision for moving beyond the "Age of Stuff."

Explore her films and work by

Acclaimed filmmaker Annie Leonard exposes the hidden costs of consumption, offering a hopeful vision for moving beyond the "Age of Stuff."

Explore her films and work by searching for "Annie" on EarthSayers. For more information, visit her Bioneers page: bioneers.org/annie-leonard.

Greenpeace USA welcomes Annie Leonard, creator of The Story of Stuff Project, as our new Executive Director. She is eager to collaborate with you in building a greener, fairer world.

Join

Greenpeace USA welcomes Annie Leonard, creator of The Story of Stuff Project, as our new Executive Director. She is eager to collaborate with you in building a greener, fairer world.

Join us in welcoming Annie to the team by leaving a comment. (Published May 7, 2014)

This video highlights ocean conservation efforts at the 2012 America's Cup in Newport, Rhode Island. It showcases the work of event organizers, including program lead