Not to mention the cultural shift of having things that last and passing them down (or at least passing them to someone) to now cheap and low-quality things that need frequent repurchasing. The climate effects of an item that’s passed down for a century are much smaller than even “environmentally friendly” item that lasts a few years.
Not to mention the cultural shift of having things that last and passing them down (or at least passing them to someone) to now cheap and low-quality things that need frequent repurchasing. The climate effects of an item that’s passed down for a century are much smaller than even “environmentally friendly” item that lasts a few years.