When it comes to buying products, many consumers around the world have started experiencing the same problem: they purchase an item (like clothes or even some tech) and it becomes practically dysfunctional after an inordinately short period of time. Jeans rip after a season, washing machines malfunction after a few years, and even our phones seem designed to go obsolete. Well, there is actually a story hidden in every purchase.
Beneath the lure of fast fashion and tech innovation lies a cycle of convenience, waste, and often unrepairable goods. We’re encouraged to replace rather than restore, to chase the new rather than value the durable. Curious? Click through this gallery to find out more.