The Hidden Cost of Cheap
Are We Paying More for Short-Lived Goods?
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54337/plate2025-10449Keywords:
Sustainable consumption, Cost of ownership, Product lifetimes, Economic benefits, RepairReferences
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