In today’s economy, many consumer products are made to be disposable. Gone are the days when you could buy an item that could be used for several years or even passed down through generations.

It seems that some goods are designed to last for a specific time; once they have reached that point, an internal self-destruct feature is activated and they suddenly stop working.

Manufacturers recognise that one of the keys to sustainable profits is to create products that their customers will consume quickly and purchase again. So, even though their offerings are made to the highest standards and are built to last, some marketers will continually release new versions of their ‘must-have’ items to ensure that consumers discard the old for the new. Continue reading Money Mission: Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle →