Leadership Quote by Jeremy Rifkin
““Automobiles consumed “20 percent of the steel, 12 percent of the aluminum, 10 percent of the copper, 51 percent of the lead, 95 percent of the nickel, 35 percent of the zinc, and 60 percent of the rubber used in the U.S.” by 1933.””
About This Quote
Source Report: U.S. industrial statistics, 1933
Automobiles consumed a large share of key metals and rubber, highlighting resource intensity.
In simple terms: Cars use many scarce materials.
Key Takeaway
Consider resource impact of vehicle choices.
Themes
resource use
industrial consumption
environment
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
environmental
informative
When to use this quote
- automobile manufacturing
- policy planning
- consumer decisions
- recycling programs
Key Concepts
economics
material science
Questions to Reflect On
- How have material demands of cars changed?
- What alternatives reduce this impact?
A Different Perspective
Data may be outdated; modern tech changes material use.
