The Story of Stuff

What is the primary flaw of the materials economy?

• It's focused on digital products

• It's too complex to understand

• It's based on renewable resources

• It's a linear system on a finite planet

What percentage of the world's resources does the U.S. consume?

• 5%

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is a major consequence of the production phase in the materials economy?

• Decrease in product prices

• Increase in natural resources

• Improvement in global health

• Release of toxic chemicals

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-3

What is the main activity that demonstrates our value in the materials economy?

• How much we recycle

• How much we educate others

• How much we save

• How much we consume

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What percentage of materials flow through the system is still in use 6 months after sale?

• 20%

• 99%

• 50%

• 1%

What is the ultimate purpose of the American economy, according to President Eisenhower's Council of Economic Advisors Chairman?

• To produce more consumer goods

• To provide healthcare

• To promote global peace

• To ensure sustainability

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What does planned obsolescence mean?

• Products are designed to break quickly

• Products become cheaper over time

• Products are made from recycled materials

• Products are made to last forever

What is perceived obsolescence?

• The practice of making products in limited quantities

• The strategy to make consumers feel their products are outdated

• The process of improving product quality over time

• The belief that old products are better

What is a significant impact of disposal practices?

• Pollution of air, land, and water

• Creation of new jobs in waste management

• Reduction in air pollution

• Increased use of renewable resources

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Why is recycling not enough to solve the waste problem?

• People don't want to recycle

• Recycling technology doesn't exist

• It only addresses a small part of the waste problem

• It's too expensive