Summary of La Historia de las cosas (Subtitulada)

00:00:00 - 00:20:00

This YouTube video provides a brief history of the "new school of thinking" about sustainable and equitable practices in the production of goods and services. The video discusses zero waste, closed-loop production, renewable energy, and local living economies, and argues that these are all achievable goals. The video ends with a call to action to engage in these practices and create a new, sustainable future.

• 00:00:00 The video explains the materials economy, focusing on the role of people, government, and corporations. It explains that the system is in crisis due to limits on resources, the depletion of natural resources, and the degradation of the environment. The video also points to the increasing need for global cooperation to address these problems.
• 00:05:00 The video discusses the dangers of toxic chemicals, specifically brominated flame retardants (BFRs), and how they are a major problem for both the environment and human health. It discusses the ways in which this problem is exacerbated by the economy, with factories moving away and polluting other countries in order to remain profitable, and how consumers are ultimately responsible for paying for the damage. The video ends with a discussion of how consumers can help by using less toxic products and by paying more for those that are produced responsibly.
• 00:10:00 The video discusses how, in recent decades, the amount of materials that flow through the "system" has increased dramatically, primarily due to consumerism. This has led to the production of more consumer goods, which is the "ultimate purpose" of the American economy. The video also discusses how planned obsolescence and perceived obsolescence are used to keep consumers buying new products.
• 00:15:00 The video discusses the role of advertising and media in the United States, and how they affect the way we think, feel, and behave. It points out that, although recycling is helpful, it is not enough to solve the problem of increasing garbage and pollution. The narrator proposes that people should work together to change the system, and points to examples of people working to improve the environment. Ultimately, the video suggests that we need to see the big picture and connect the different parts of the system in order to make real change.
• 00:20:00 This YouTube video provides a brief history of the "new school of thinking" about sustainable and equitable practices in the production of goods and services. The video discusses zero waste, closed-loop production, renewable energy, and local living economies, and argues that these are all achievable goals. The video ends with a call to action to engage in these practices and create a new, sustainable future.