Repair
• Every year we throw away 1 million tonnes of textiles waste, at least 50% of which are recyclable and many items can be repaired.
• We also throw away over 1 million tonnes of electrical equipment especially computers and televisions.
How long do you think these products are designed to last?
• What items have you/your family recently thrown away?
REPAIR
Products that can be repaired
Products that can’t be repaired
Problems with repairing products
Things designers should consider about their products to do with repairing
How much should it cost to have items repaired
How can people be encouraged to repair instead of buy a new one?
• What is the difference between
PLANNED OBSCELESENSE
PERCEIEVED OBSCELESENSE
TECHNICAL OBSCELESENSE
How much would you be prepared to have these items repaired?
• Mobile phone
• I pod
• Computer
• TV
• Pair of trousers
What is …• A last
• A mushroom
• A kilner jar
• A cobbler
• Reupholstering