How much stuff do we buy which included features that we'll never, ever use?
In a world of dwindling resources, might BTO (Built To Order) be a smarter way to build stuff, even if it's going to cost more and take longer?
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6 months, 2 weeks ago by
Wayne S.
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Interesting point. I doubt if I would send anything to a landfill that I built/designed with passion.
The hard part is convincing WalMart shoppers.
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Hi Alan!
I think there's been a gradual increase in environmental awareness this past 10 years, more so the last 3.
People are starting to see that we all have a part to play and maybe "Stack 'em high, sell 'em cheap!" days are over for some classes of products.
If I knew I was only getting what I wanted and nothing more, I'd wait longer and pay a little more...
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That's what I like about books, they have a standard format, minimal--yet worthwhile--features and can be shared, re-used or recycled.
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Ooh, you're such a Luddite, Cool...
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Darn, you've exposed my dark secret!
Now I guess I better run along and write out a check to order an oil lamp from LL Bean. Hmmm, where did I put my quill?
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