University Park, Pa. -- "The Story of Stuff" is a popular web video that takes viewers through the cycle of consumption, from production to disposal. Annie Leonard, activist and creator of the project, discusses consumer mentality, her passion for reforming the world’s industrial systems, and her fascination with garbage on the next episode of "Conversations from Penn State." The show will air on the Big Ten Network at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 7, and at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 8.
Annie Leonard is author and host of "The Story of Stuff." She has spent nearly two decades investigating environmental health and justice issues. She has traveled to 40 countries and has visited hundreds of factories where stuff is made and dumps where it ends up. Leonard completed her undergraduate studies at Barnard College at Columbia University and received a graduate degree in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University. She is currently based in San Francisco.
The show also can be viewed at http://conversations.psu.edu/ online.
"Conversations from Penn State" is a series hosted by veteran interviewer Patty Satalia. The program offers thoughtful, in-depth exchanges with a broad range of remarkable people. In many cases, their trailblazing work has advanced their field and drawn national and worldwide attention. For more than 20 years, Satalia has engaged dynamic individuals from all walks of life and areas of expertise. No matter the guest, she approaches each conversation with the same dedication to research and with a passion for helping people share their stories and insights with the world.
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