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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.

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1 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.

2 How long do you think these products are designed to last?

3 What items have you/your family recently thrown away?

4 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?

5 What is the difference between PLANNED OBSCELESENSE PERCEIEVED OBSCELESENSE TECHNICAL OBSCELESENSE

6 How much would you be prepared to have these items repaired? Mobile phone I pod Computer TV Pair of trousers

7 What is … A last A mushroom A kilner jar A cobbler Reupholstering

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