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Nicole Liggiero SOC 318 6-2 Journal February 14, 2024 The message that these films are pushing for is societies need to consume. In both of

these films, they list reasons as to why we are consuming so much and why we need to slow down. In The Cost of Cool , teenagers explain their environmental views and outlook on their consumption patterns (Gregory, M., et al., 2001). The movie depicts a discussion among teens on what it means to be "cool," the demands of materialism, and the environmental costs associated with owning the newest, "coolest" products (Gregory, M., et al., 2001). The first part of the film looks at how the global population is increasing and how our consumption patterns are affecting the planet's resources. The Cost Of Cool examines commonplace goods like t-shirts and shoes and monitors the impact of their production on global resources. According to host Alexandra Paul, "We would need three Earths to provide the resources if every person alive today lived like we do (Gregory, M., et al., 2001)." Adolescents struggle with their ingrained purchasing habits and wonder if they need as much of the material goods they are led to believe they must own to lead fulfilling lives (Gregory, M., et al., 2001). In The Story of Stuff , Annie Leonard argues that the American consumption culture is unsustainable because it places too much weight on novelty, accumulation, and low costs (SNHU A11y Remediated Videos, 2017). Overindulgence has an impact on the environment, our enjoyment, and our health. Leonard explores mines, garbage disposal sites, and factories to highlight the negative effects that stuff has on people and the environment. She concludes that as there are only a limited number of resources on Earth, the environmental consequences of consumerism cannot continue (SNHU A11y Remediated Videos, 2017). We must adopt a new perspective on the world to save it: we must consume less. The Story of Stuff uses a systems thinking paradigm to examine the materials economy or the ecology of contemporary industry. According to the theory of systems thinking, nothing can be viewed in a vacuum; everything is

interconnected (SNHU A11y Remediated Videos, 2017). The five components of the materials economy are extraction, production, distribution, consumption, and disposal, according to her division. She demonstrates the connections between each section and the others in each one. According to Leonard, corporate interests, customer desires, and the paradigms that influence our worldviews influence every step of the production process. Leonard examines the connections between globalization, racism, and environmental harm (SNHU A11y Remediated Videos, 2017).

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References (Gregory, M., et al., 2001) Gregory Molina, Geoffrey B. Holland, Marc Griffith, Cognizant Films, & Iron Image (Producers), & Tobias, M. (Director). (2001). The Cost of Cool. [Video/DVD] The Video Project. https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/the-cost-of-cool SNHU A11y Remediated Videos. (2017, August 2). SOC-318: The Story of Stuff CC [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIportLXzVE

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