Neat and well produced video on http://www.storyofstuff.com explores the current materials economy system (extraction-production-distribution-consumption-disposal), flaws, and suggestions to change to a sustainable materials economy cycle.

There’s several oversimplifications and exaggerations used to drive home the message, but they aren’t completely inaccurate or misleading either. Overall a fun watch and great call to action. Suitable for all ages :-).

Think twice before buying another one or throwing something away.
Perhaps there is a way to reduce, save, or reuse it some other way. -zs