When Something of Yours Breaks, Rips or Simply Stops Working

question 30

Essay

When something of yours breaks, rips or simply stops working, how often do you first try to get it repaired? What are some of the barriers to repair and reuse?

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Definitions:

Plate Margins

The boundaries between tectonic plates, which can be divergent, convergent, or transform, influencing the geological processes at these locations.

Kaizen

A Japanese philosophy emphasizing continuous improvement in all aspects of life, especially in the workplace.

PDQ

An acronym for "Pretty Darn Quick," often used informally to describe something happening in a fast or efficient manner.

Kanban

A visual scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time manufacturing (JIT), aiming to control work-in-progress for optimal efficiency.