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Case no. 10

"We live in a disposable society. It’s easier to throw things out than to fix them. We even give it a name – we call it recycling."

Neil LaBute, (b1963 - ), director, screenwriter, playwright

 

Is it OK to design for disposability as long as it can be recycled?

Side view of a Powerade bottle showing the moulded grip in the body.
Side view of a bottle showing the rectangular shape.
Side view of a Mattoni Sport bottle showing the ergonomic shape and grippy texture.
Side view of a pot showing the printed decoration.
Side view of a Aquila Aquagym bottle showing the ergonomic shape and grippy texture.
Side view of a pot showing the printed decoration.
Side view of a bottle showing the sqaure shape.
Front view of a bag showing the printed pattern.
Front view of a pack of disposable razors showing the razors in their original packaging.
Side view of a set of building blocks showing a built structure.

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Is it OK to design for disposability as long as it can be recycled?

 

Yes, it's OK. Sylvia

 

Case no. 11 > 

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