You may reckon it's impossible to cut the use of resources in the North and achieve a more equal society at the same time. Well, have another think. Here's the outline of a plan to do just that. Time Believe it or not, we still accept the logic of acceleration.
People arrive ever more quickly at places where they spend ever less time.
As 'dematerialization' and industrial ecology advance, together with 'front-end' avoidance of waste, the focus shifts to materials recycling and product durability. All products made so that materials can be separated after use, significantly reducing consumption. Home and office appliances made of reused parts. Responsible for the entire life-cycle of their products. Markets 'Competitiveness' is measured not by profit but by the efficient use of energy and raw materials.