Economics Quote by Frans van Houten
“Our myopic focus on producing and consuming as cheaply as possible has created a linear economy in which objects are briefly used and then discarded as waste.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Circular Economy Forum, 2021
Cheap production and consumption create a throw‑away culture and linear waste.
In simple terms: Low‑cost habits cause waste.
Key Takeaway
Shift to circular design and sustainable consumption.
Themes
environment
economy
consumption
sustainability
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product design
- policy making
- consumer education
Key Concepts
circular economy
resource efficiency
product lifecycle
Questions to Reflect On
- How to incentivize sustainable production?
- What policies can reduce waste?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures may resist change.
