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

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ProductionDefinition: Adding energy and

chemicals to natural resources to make products

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DistributionDefinition: Transporting and selling the

products

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ConsumptionDefinition: Purchasing and using the

products

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DisposalDefinition: getting rid of waste—

usually through dumping, burning, or by being recovered for recycling.

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Materials Economy