Materials economy
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Extraction Definition: Taking natural resources from the earth Examples: wood, coal, minerals, fossil fuels, water, plants, animals and soil
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ExtractionDefinition: Taking natural
resources from the earthExamples: wood, coal, minerals,
fossil fuels, water, plants, animals and soil
ProductionDefinition: Adding energy and
chemicals to natural resources to make products
DistributionDefinition: Transporting and selling the
products
ConsumptionDefinition: Purchasing and using the
products
DisposalDefinition: getting rid of waste—
usually through dumping, burning, or by being recovered for recycling.
Materials Economy