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media type="custom" key="22089938" As we begin to explore how we change matter into the things we need and use, it is important to consider the environmental impact of the "STUFF" we make and use.

Product Research Outline EXTRACTION 1) What is / are the natural resources used? 2) Where is / are the resources obtained? 3) How is / are the resources obtained? 4 )Describe the environmental consequences of extraction.

PRODUCTION 5) Describe the changes the resource materials undergo (for instance, physical and or chemical)?  6) What waste materials are produced? 7) Describe the environmental consequences of production.

DISTRIBUTION 8) How is the product distributed? 9) Describe the environmental consequences of distribution.

USE 10) How long does the product last?

DISPOSAL 11) How is the product disposed of? 12) Does the product naturally break down? 13) Can your product be recycled? 14) Describe the environmental consequences of disposal. 15) Is the production of your product sustainable?