Today’s world community has easier access in purchasing an item, this makes the purchase rate of a product increase. This condition, causes the market to have a debate where the product must be designed for durability or affordability. Some people think that the product must be made to have a long durability, while there is also an assumption that making a product with a low price is much more important. Choosing goods with a long enough durability is more important because we need to prioritize sustainable access over choosing goods with affordable prices.
Goods with long durability make us quite aware of the sustainability of a product, because the cycle of an item will become waste. The more we buy, the more waste we produce. Durable goods reduce environmental waste because they do not need to be replaced frequently, thus reducing pollution and saving resources. In addition, although high-quality products may have a higher initial cost, these products can save consumers money in the long run because they do not require frequent replacement or repair. This is very relevant for essential items such as household appliances, cars, and electronic devices, where durability means long-term financial benefits.
If we only think about the best side it makes us use it doesn’t last long so it demands us to always buy it. the more we buy the more waste we produce. even though with an affordable price it makes everyone easily get the item and people prefer affordable products and don’t think about the long term of an item. For example, in the purchase of electronic goods, all humans want affordable products so that they can have them. However, this side makes us increase the cost for maintenance because goods with a short time tend not to be durable. With this, Producers also need to maintain a balance between durability and affordability, in order to maintain environmental balance. because the market affects people’s habits.
In conclusion, both perspectives have value, because durability ensures sustainability and cost efficiency, while affordability makes the product accessible to more people. A balanced approach that combines these two factors is ideal to meet the needs of consumers and businesses simultaneously. The market and civil society need to have awareness in maintaining sustainability to balance natural conditions.