Common Read: Where Am I Wearing?

Water-resistant and self-heating jacket, which can transform into a sleeping bag, or be worn as an over-the-shoulder bag when not in use.

Nonprofit co-founded by Kelsey Timmerman that connects people through stories to strengthen communities. Writers are paired one-on-one with citizens facing difficulties. The pairs meet, get to know each other and share stories, which culminate in a book to be shared throughout the community, and acted out by local actors.

Published by Presbytery Baltimore with the Presbyterian Hunger Program and SweatFree Communities.

International sustainable fashion brand known for the 30 Year Sweatshirt.

Independent labor rights monitoring organization, conducting investigations of working conditions in factories around the globe.

Videos from the Science Channel show explaining how items are made.

Videos, podcasts, and articles explaining how a variety of objects, processes, and more work.

Blog post by Kelsey Timmerman with suggestions to help readers become engaged consumers.

IfItWereMyHome.com is your gateway to understanding life outside your home. Use our country comparison tool to compare living conditions in your own country to those of another. Start by selecting a region to compare on the map to the right, and begin your exploration.

NPR's Planet Money follows the making of a t-shirt through the global economy.