The earlier argument was that we should retreat from our throw away values and the desire for the shiny and new and make things that last much longer. I am trying to find a reason to exchange my 10 year old Laguna but there is nothing wrong with it, it drives well and if you got in it blindfolded and were driven you would think it was a nearly new car - value £500? Replacement New £18K - it does not make sense. Far better that the manufacturer offered refits as new developments occur.
They may be able to recycle all or vitually all of the parts - this may the case for a write off nearly new car - but I would be surprised if cars scrapped after 6-8 years have much recycled because the supply far outweighs the demand. Not sure about the extent of recycling of steel parts - can it be used to make high quality steel?
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