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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons I know it's a difficult balance to find, but sometime
by skrause 9y ago
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tragedy_of_the_commons
I know it's a difficult balance to find, but sometimes you have to restrict the individual's freedom of choice to protect the environment and society as a whole.
Wasteful short product cycles may just fall into the category. Long-lasting products won't prevent you from buying the new stuff all the time. But instead of throwing away the old stuff, you might be incentivized to sell it to others who happily use older stuff.
- sol_remmy 9y agoI know it's a difficult balance to find, but sometimes you have to restrict the individual's freedom of choice to protect the environment and society as a whole. You should be honest and say: this will hurt consumers but help the environment, and I feel that is worth it.
- Roodgorf 9y agoI think the parent also makes a very good point about creating a better market for reselling older products. The impact of new products being more expensive should be a relatively short-lived one given that consumers who do want the new, shiny gizmo will have much greater incentive to resell what they have, and those who want/need to pay less will just need to seek those used products out. Instead of buying something brand new that will only last a year or two, you're getting something with the same durability to you, but without the environmental impact of making an entirely new Widget.