Here are the matches between the sentences and the noun phrases:

1. One result is that all over the world, people are increasing their spending.
**e. This pattern of worldwide consumer growth**

2. Many people have increased the number of things they buy.
**c. Greatly increased levels of consumption**

3. One result is that many more people get more money in their lives and they need the money to buy things.
**d. A much-needed rise in economic prosperity for many people**

4. When people drive their cars, the cars send out poisonous gases into the air.
**b. Greenhouse gas emissions from exhaust fumes**

5. When people throw out their old goods, for example, computers or fridges ...
**a. Disposal of items such as computer monitors and fridges**