Opposite of built-in obsolescence: Experts urge improving product quality for the sake of future generations
Friday, September 9, 2011 - 14:30
in Mathematics & Economics
Manufacturers should be encouraged to make products that last longer, retain their retail value and are more readily recyclable after use, according to a green consultant. He suggests sustainability will only be achieved by promoting growth in high-quality goods and the phasing out of "shoddy" products.