It may be a sign of my age, but I can remember when it was possible to buy a new appliance with some confidence that it might last more than a couple of years. With an ever-growing world population striving to acquire an ever-expanding range of products, sustainable development will only be possible if this 'throwaway culture' is challenged, says Longer Lasting Products, which takes a detailed look at how we got to this point, and what could be done about it.
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