PLATE: Product Lifetimes and the Environment: Conference Proceedings (Research in Design Series; Volume 9) by Edited by Conny Bakker and Ruth Mugge - 2017

IOS Press, 2017. Paperback. New Book. Paperback. At the November 2017 conference in Delft, The Netherlands, contributors from academia, government, and business shared thoughts and findings on produce lifetimes and the environment (PLATE). The 88 papers that emerged cover the overall themes of design for product longevity; the role of product lifetimes in resource efficiency; product lifetimes optimization; cultural perspectives on the throwaway society; business opportunities, economic implications, and marketing strategies; consumer influence on product lifetimes, including repair and reuse; and policy, regulation, and legislation. (2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR)