However, the global e-waste problem could get worse by the end of the decade, adding an extra 19.6 million tons by 2030 to reach 72.8 million tons.
Because things r made 2 break so u buy more Once upon a time things were made to last Like my fridge freezer seal has gone but u can’t just buy new seal it’s is part of the door so u need to buy a whole new door. I find it’s discontinued so a whole new freezer instead 🙄of a seal
Maybe build things to last? But that doesn't work for 'the economy'. Best, instead, to have a thing last 2-3 years, pack up and force people to purchase a new item.
Built-in obsolescence.
The RightToRepair would be a good start.
Give it elonmusk he’ll probably build a spaceship out of it!!!
The entitled throwaway generation
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