Often underestimated or neglected - the spare part
Spare parts protect the environment - repairing instead of throwing away is the way to go.Flaws of the "throwaway society"
When a machine malfunctions, many people tend to buy a new one rather than repairing it and replacing parts. This is not environmentally friendly; on the contrary, the production of electronic waste burdens society and the environment.
Visually it may not be state-of-the-art - but spare parts such as locks and keys are still available even after many years.
Throwing things away instead of repairing and acting in an environmentally friendly way is the easiest and most damaging path. Industry, commerce, and politics repeatedly say...
Sustainability is the key factor, but the results can only be measured by the actions of the parties involved. Why is so little replacement part used to keep older devices operational?
Visually it may not be state-of-the-art - but spare parts such as locks and keys are still available even after many years.