THE STORY OF STUFF - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GorqroigqM

What does the video claim is the main problem with our current materials economy system?

• It's too slow

• It's linear on a finite planet

• It doesn't produce enough goods

• It's too expensive for consumers

According to the video, what is a major consequence of the current materials economy on workers in developing countries?

• They earn high wages

• They have excellent working conditions

• They are often exposed to toxic chemicals

• They have strong labor unions protecting their rights

According to the video, what percentage of the world's original forests are gone?

• 50%

• 65%

• 80%

• 95%

What does the speaker mean by "externalizing the costs" of production?

• Outsourcing manufacturing to other countries

• Not including all true costs in the price of products

• Increasing prices to cover all expenses

• Focusing only on environmental costs

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a stage in the materials economy system?

• Extraction

• Production

• Marketing

• Disposal

What percentage of materials flowing through the system is still in use 6 months after sale in North America, according to the video?

• 1%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

What strategy do companies use to convince people to throw away still-useful items?

• Planned obsolescence

• Perceived obsolescence

• Forced obsolescence

• Programmed obsolescence

How many advertisements does the average person in the U.S. see daily, according to the video?

• 300

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 10,000

What does the speaker identify as the "heart of the system"?

• Production

• Consumption

• Distribution

• Extraction

According to the video, what happened to the average house size in the U.S. since the 1970s?

• It decreased by half

• It remained the same

• It increased by 50%

• It doubled