Question

according to annie leonard in \the story of stuff\, textbooks report that all our stuff goes through a system called the materials economy. what does this system consist of?
production, enjoyment and retainment
extraction, production, distribution and consumption
extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal
production, distribution and consumption
question 2
0.5 pts
along the material economy system, \the story of stuff\ describes several examples of externalized costs. what are externalized costs?
the real costs that are not captured by the price we pay
the initial cost of production
all the hidden and associated costs that are included in the price we pay for items
the costs of objects produced outside

Explanation:

In "The Story of Stuff", the Materials Economy system consists of extraction of raw - materials, production of goods, distribution to consumers, consumption of the products, and disposal of the items after use. Externalized costs are real costs that are not captured by the price we pay, such as environmental and social costs that are not factored into the market price.

Answer:

Question 1: C. Extraction, production, distribution, consumption and disposal
Question 2: A. The real costs that are not captured by the price we pay