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fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Want to Understand Global Inequality? Visit the Dump

Vance Packard identified "planned obsolescence" as a sales tactic that encouraged consumers to buy more by making older products seem outdated or intentionally short-lived.
Environment
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

People Are Sharing Overconsumption Trends They Hate The Most, And Humans Are So Wasteful

Overconsumption trends illustrate excessive and wasteful consumer culture including unnecessary purchases, extravagant beauty routines, and planned obsolescence.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 month ago

U.S. water infrastructure is crumbling: It's time to revitalize it

The U.S. water infrastructure is under immense strain, primarily due to waste, underinvestment, and extreme weather challenges.
Miscellaneous
fromMedium
7 months ago

Stop building features "for exposure"

Understanding value delivery enhances product and organizational practices.
The concept of 'exposure' often devalues creative work, presenting it as waste rather than value.
Value is relative and should be examined from multiple perspectives.
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