esc The Materials Economy: Distribution 8. What is the real cost of cheap products - who really pays? 9. How do they keep prices low and the distribution of goods moving through the system? The Materials Economy: Consumption 10. What is -planned obsolescence and -perceived obsolescence? What impact are these phenomena having on consumers? On society? On environment? ENERGY The Materials Economy: Disposal 1 1. Why are the efforts made by consumers to recycle consumer goods simply not enough to combat the amount of waste that is incinerated or being put into landfills