Causes Quote by Theo Colborn
“The journey to a different future must begin by defining the problem differently than we have done until now. . The task is not to find substitutes for chemicals that disrupt hormones, attack the ozone layer, or cause still undiscovered problems, though it may be necessary to use replacements as a temporary measure. The task that confronts us over the next half century is one of redesign.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Future of Chemical Safety, 2010
We must redesign systems rather than find temporary fixes for harmful chemicals.
In simple terms: Redesign, instead of temporary fixes, for harmful chemicals.
Focus on systemic redesign.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- industrial design
- research initiatives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What systemic changes can reduce harmful chemicals?
- How can we incentivize redesign over substitution?
Redesign requires massive coordination and may face industry pushback.