Food for Thought: Environmental Conundrum Summed Up

This about sums up our options of an environmental nature. We might add that it makes sense to build what we do not only in terms of short range economy of resources, but also in terms of economy of the long hall. In essence, to be pondering how "quality" fits into the plans. How do we move beyond a "throw it away" culture? I think the answer lies, in part, with issues of quality. Speaking of boats, is the build of quality enough to still be sound (our soundly repaired) in twenty years?
Something to ponder.
Blessed be,
Joel