Released July 21, 2010, "The Story of Cosmetics" is a seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project. It exposes the widespread use of toxic chemicals in everyday personal care products, from

Released July 21, 2010, "The Story of Cosmetics" is a seven-minute film by The Story of Stuff Project. It exposes the widespread use of toxic chemicals in everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo.

Produced with Free Range Studios and hosted by Annie Leonard, the film reveals the health and environmental implications for consumers and workers. It also outlines ways to transition the industry towards safer alternatives.

The film concludes by urging viewers to support legislation that ensures the safety of cosmetics and personal care products.

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)

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 a bias towards Mother Earth, arguing it's beneficial unless driven by financial gain.

She was interviewed on October 28, 2014, at the 2014 Annual Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in Portland, Oregon. The interview was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett (EarthSayers.tv) and Barry Heidt (GeoSpirit.tv).

Her book, *The Story of Stuff*, is available from Amazon or your local bookstore.

Inspired by Annie Leonard of The Story of Stuff Project, this content showcases how citizens can leverage smartphones and video cameras for civic engagement.

Written and produced by Ruth

Inspired by Annie Leonard of The Story of Stuff Project, this content showcases how citizens can leverage smartphones and video cameras for civic engagement.

Written and produced by Ruth Ann Barrett, it was originally published on November 2, 2014, serving as an introduction to her YouTube channel, PDXDowntowner.

Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as

Legal scholar Kelsey Leonard highlights that water, essential for life, remains largely unprotected by law. She proposes granting lakes and rivers legal "personhood"—the same rights as humans—as a crucial step to protect these vital resources and transform our valuation of them.

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Join a conversation with leaders from the nation's top environmental organizations as they address climate action, race, and health crises. Executives from Greenpeace (Annie Leonard), NRDC (Gina

Join a conversation with leaders from the nation's top environmental organizations as they address climate action, race, and health crises. Executives from Greenpeace (Annie Leonard), NRDC (Gina McCarthy), and 350.org (Tamara Toles O'Laughlin), alongside host Greg Dalton, will discuss aligning political ambitions with climate science and supporting recovery plans that bolster clean energy jobs and strengthen communities.

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Bestselling author and Star Trek scriptwriter Leonard Mlodinow delves into the secrets of flexible thinking, exploring how our brains generate new ideas. Watch his insights in the latest RSA

Bestselling author and Star Trek scriptwriter Leonard Mlodinow delves into the secrets of flexible thinking, exploring how our brains generate new ideas. Watch his insights in the latest RSA Spotlight, edited to take you straight to the heart of the event.

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Released March 22, 2010, "The Story of Bottled Water" is a five-minute film exposing the bottled water industry's deceptive practices. It reveals how the industry undermines tap water and uses

Released March 22, 2010, "The Story of Bottled Water" is a five-minute film exposing the bottled water industry's deceptive practices. It reveals how the industry undermines tap water and uses environmental-themed advertising to mask the vast plastic waste it generates. The film strongly advises avoiding bottled water.

Production partners for the film include five leading sustainability organizations: Corporate Accountability International, Environmental Working Group, Food & Water Watch, Pacific Institute, and Polaris Institute.

For more information on Annie Leonard, visit storyofstuff.org/about/annie-leonard/.

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.

Annie Leonard, Executive Director of Greenpeace U.S.A. and creator/board member of the