The state of consumption today / Gary Gardner, Erik Assadourian, Radhika Sarin
Behind the scenes: plastic bags
Making better energy choices / Janet L. Sawin
Behind the scenes: computers
Boosting water productivity / Sandra Postel, Amy Vickers
Behind the scenes: antibacterial soap
Watching what we eat / Brian Halweil, Danielle Nierenberg
Behind the scenes: bottled water, chicken, chocolate, shrimp, soda
Moving toward a less consumptive economy / Michael Renner
Behind the scenes: cell phones
Purchasing for people and the planet / Lisa Mastny
Linking globalization, consumption and governance Hilary French
Behind the scenes: cotton T-shirts
Rethinking the good life / Gary Gardner, Erik Assadourian.