Re: Durability as a means of conservation...

1999-07-22 Thread Thomas Lunde
Thomas: Again, I find these comments having something to say that relates to Arthur's Posting on used clothes. -- From: tom abeles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Durability is an interesting idea, let me puzzle on it and get your thoughts First, non-durability or a short half-life seems to be

Re: Durability as a means of conservation...

1999-07-17 Thread Brad McCormick, Ed.D.
Thomas Lunde wrote: Dear Barry: I have been missing your clear voice of reason for a long time. I have always liked your idea of durability [snip] I second that motion! One of the benefits of working on things that endure is the good feelings the activity gives to the worker. I also

Re: Durability as a means of conservation...

1999-07-17 Thread tom abeles
Durability is an interesting idea, let me puzzle on it and get your thoughts First, non-durability or a short half-life seems to be a very recent invention along with the idea of the "modern". Probably starting in the late 30's along with the 1939 World's Fair as discussed so brilliantly by

Durability as a means of conservation...

1999-07-15 Thread Barry Brooks
Sustainable Economics by Barry Brooks Introduction: Durability is the key to building a sustainable affluent economy. The use of durability would be simple and painless if it didn't conflict with job creation. Our present leaders insist that we need to produce and waste more and more

Durability as a means of conservation...

1999-07-15 Thread Barry Brooks
Sustainable Economics by Barry Brooks Introduction: Durability is the key to building a sustainable affluent economy. The use of durability would be simple and painless if it didn't conflict with job creation. Our present leaders insist that we need to produce and waste more and more