Dear MEL Topic Readers,
How to fight throw away culture
Make more to sell more, or vice versa. That’s what most companies used to pursue in the last century for economic benefits. On the consumers’ end, buy, own, use and throw-away had been the universal culture until the 3R circular model, recycle, reuse and reducing, started to be practiced until recently.
Now, the world is witnessing a new economic model, Sharing Economy. In this economic scheme, a product or service is leased for a time that is not being used by the owner but is demanded by someone else, such as sharing house or bike, and Uber. The smartphone is helping make this sharing business model more convenient and economical anywhere at any time. And this sharing business may encourage manufacturers to design their products more durable and serviceable.
Do you think sharing economy will help us move away from throw-away culture?
Enjoy reading and try remembering how many usable or reusable items have you thrown away for the last 12 months.
http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20170825-how-to-fight-throwaway-culture
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